Area Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

WR5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WR5 postcode area.

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Population

34,925

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,088 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
workEmployment
9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £291,240 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3164
Anti-social behaviour1325
Criminal damage and arson766
Public order526
Other theft512

school Local Schools

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Whittington CofE Primary School

Good207 pupils
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Red Hill CofE Primary School

Good330 pupils
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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils
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New College Worcester (NMSS)

Inadequate74 pupils
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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils
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Nunnery Wood High School

Good1463 pupils
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Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School

Good389 pupils
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Kempsey Primary School

Good366 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Swan
  • Huntsman Inn
  • The Punchbowl
  • Red Hill Social Club
  • The Gun Tavern
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • MJ'S Cuisine
  • P.H.B Bistro At Crookbarrow View
  • The Seabourne Inn
  • Atalian Servest Catering At County Hall
  • Boof's Cafe At Redpoint Worcester
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-Op
  • Co-Op
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Eastfield Fisheries
  • Bath Road Chippy
  • Billz Grillz
  • Chee Wei Chinese Take Away
  • China City
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse
  • Clerkenleap Service Station
  • Hartlands Farm Shop
  • Morrisons Daily
  • B & M Broomhall
  • + 14 more