WR5 is a postcode district in Worcester, West Midlands, covering 799 active and 216 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WR5 (9%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (9%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WR5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WR5 are around £291k, up 2.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WR5 at 233 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WR5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WR5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WR5 postcode area.
34,925
42
£ 48,088 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WR5 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £291k. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Whittington CofE Primary School
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
New College Worcester (NMSS)
Fort Royal
Nunnery Wood High School
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Kempsey Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Swan
- Huntsman Inn
- The Punchbowl
- Red Hill Social Club
- The Gun Tavern
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Sushi Daily At Waitrose
- MJ'S Cuisine
- P.H.B Bistro At Crookbarrow View
- The Seabourne Inn
- Atalian Servest Catering At County Hall
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi
- Co-Op
- Co-Op
- Lidl
- Tesco
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Friends Malayali Asian Store
- Home Bargains
- J B Wines
- Lifestyle Express
- Nunnery Wood Sports Complex
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Eastfield Fisheries
- Bath Road Chippy
- Billz Grillz
- Chee Wei Chinese Take Away
- China City
- + 12 more
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