Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

SPENSER ROAD, WR2 5SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPENSER ROAD, WR2 5SB.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR2 5SB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in WR2 5SB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR2 5SB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spenser Road, 0.5km from Dines Green in Worcester. Administratively it sits within St John ward and the Worcester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WR2 5SB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WR2 5SB are sourced from Output Area E00164835 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR2 5SB. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WR2 5SB is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences105
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting34
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Honeywell Primary School

Requires Improvement160 pupils0.5 km
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Oldbury Park Primary School

Good316 pupils1.1 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary

Outstanding200 pupils1.2 km
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Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding6 pupils1.4 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary

Good183 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • Worcester Students Union Community Cupboard0.8 km
  • Amethyst Wedding And Events0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • Broadway Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Fortune0.2 km
  • Ambleside Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Hooked0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Worcester Bowl1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester2.2 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street2.3 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Spenser Road0.0 km
  • Marlow Road0.2 km
  • Hathaway Close0.3 km
  • Solitaire Avenue0.3 km
  • Grenville Road0.3 km