Overview for Essex Close, WORCESTER, WR2 5RW

Introduction

Worcester (WUSS-tər) is a cathedral city in Worcestershire, England, of which it is the county town. It is 30 mi (48 km) south-west of Birmingham, 27 mi (43 km) north of Gloucester and 23 mi (37 km) north-east of Hereford. The population was 103,872 in the 2021 census.

The River Severn flanks the western side of the city centre, overlooked by Worcester Cathedral. Worcester is the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain, Lea & Perrins (makers of traditional Worcestershire sauce), the University of Worcester, and Berrow's Worcester Journal, claimed as the world's oldest newspaper. The composer Edward Elgar (1857–1934) grew up in the city.

The Battle of Worcester in 1651 was the final battle of the English Civil War, during which Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army defeated King Charles II's Royalists.

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Summary for Essex Close, WORCESTER, WR2 5RW

West Midlands
This postcode is in the
St John
within
Worcester
in
Worcestershire
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near WR2 5RW

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
20
In Progress
52
Completed
4
Cancelled
4

Road Safety near WR2 5RW

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Essex Close, WR2 5RW that have been reported to West Mercia Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near WR2 5RW

View traffic levels near Essex Close, WR2 5RW from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Essex Close, WR2 5RW and the surrounding area

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Worcester and nearby Videos From YouTube

Canal boats on River Severn drone footage

Canal BoatsCanal boats along the river Severn in Worcestershire, captured with mavic mini 2 drone, then edited and graded in ...

Channel: Photomondo (View Channel)

Published: 19 Aug 2021

Police

This area is policed by West Mercia Police.

West Mercia Police split their policing area into 82 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the St Johns and Bedwardine neighbourhood.

West Mercia Police

St Johns and Bedwardine Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
52
Jan 2024
54
Shoplifting
Feb 2024
24
Jan 2024
28
Criminal Damage/Arson
Feb 2024
14
Jan 2024
13

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Worcester parliamentary constituency.

Worcester is a constituency in the West Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Mr Robin Walker (Conservative) since May 2010.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Essex Close, WR2 5RW

30 ESSEX CLOSE, WR2 5RW
11 Aug 2023
£155,000
38 ESSEX CLOSE, WR2 5RW
8 Jul 2022
£230,000
12 ESSEX CLOSE, WR2 5RW
13 May 2022
£205,000
55 ESSEX CLOSE, WR2 5RW
1 Mar 2022
£170,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for WR2 5RW

Latitude
52.191136
Longitude
-2.252892

Residents at WR2 5RW

Households
51
Male
62
Female
74
People per Household
2.67

Sunrise and Sunset at WR2 5RW

Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
20:24

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

WR2 5RW is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear19.68%
Cloudy68.63%
Rain6.41%
Windy5.20%
Other0.08%

Population

Worcester
103,000

Deprivation Index

26.3 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at WR2 5RW

Active
0
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for WR2 5RW

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location

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