WR2 or WR6?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- WR6 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- WR6 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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WR2
Worcester
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WR6
Malvern Hills
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £250,000
from 126 sales |
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| Average sold price | — | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +3.3% (West Midlands) | +8.0% (Malvern Hills) |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached house | Detached house |
| Floor area | 72 m² | 196 m² |
| Built | 1930–1949 | 2003–2006 |
| Energy rating | D | D |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £947/yr | £1212/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 132 recorded | 3 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 3 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, WR2 or WR6?
WR6 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (132 in WR2 against 3 in WR6, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is WR2 or WR6 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, WR2 sits in decile 3 of 10 and WR6 in decile 6, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in WR2 or WR6?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.