WR8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The WR8 district covers Upton upon Severn, Collett's Green, Kempsey. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£362k
England £300k
Recorded crime
55
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.2 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£38,142
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
66%
of homes
Council tax
£2,615
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
17 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in WR8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£468k
Semi-detached
£295k
Terraced
£260k
Flat
£152k
Primary schools in WR8
- Defford and Besford CofE Primary School · WR8 9BH · Good (2023)
- Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School · WR8 0EQ · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 17% in England
- Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School · WR8 0LD · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 37% in England
Secondary schools in WR8
- Hanley Castle High School · WR8 0BL · Good (2023) · Top 32% in England
Fee-paying schools in WR8
- Bankside School · WR8 0AD · Inspected by ISI
- Bridge School Malvern · WR8 0DX · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in WR8
- Little Blossoms Nursery Ltd · WR8 0SA · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in WR8
- Upton Surgery · WR8 0QL
Neighbourhoods in WR8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WR8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield | 38% | £334k | Low | 18 min |
| Colletts Green, Callow End & Hanley | 20% | £362k | Very low | 14 min |
| Kempsey & Ryall | 20% | £368k | Low | 24 min |
| Bredon, Ashton & Eckington | 15% | £420k | Very low | 12 min |
| Drakes Broughton & Norton | 6% | £325k | Average | 18 min |
Questions
Where is the WR8 postcode?
WR8 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Upton upon Severn, Collett's Green, Kempsey, with 343 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WR8?
The typical home price across WR8's neighbourhoods is £362k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WR8?
3 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a WR8 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.