WR5 1AP is a well-regarded residential area on Darwin Avenue, 0.5km from Ronkswood in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Warndon Parish South ward and the Worcester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WR5 1AP is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00181359 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARWIN AVENUE, WR5 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWIN AVENUE, WR5 1AP.
394
43
£ 55,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in WR5 1AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1AP. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 111,000
1 sales · Mean £ 111,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR5 1AP is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
The Lyppard Grange Primary School
Hollymount School
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Nunnery Wood High School
Carnforth School
Newbridge School
Regency High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- SB Kitchen At Community Centre0.2 km
- Newtown Cantonese Take Away1.0 km
- Oceans's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Wok 'N' Roll0.9 km
- Malko's Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Premier Red Hill Store0.9 km
- Ambleside News1.0 km
- Tolladine Service Station0.6 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Dee Way Stores0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa At Tesco0.8 km
- WRVS Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Royal Voluntary Service At Worcestershire Royal Hospital0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Punchbowl0.4 km
- The Punchbowl Inn0.4 km
- The Virgin Tavern0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill1.5 km
- Worcester Foregate Street2.2 km
- Worcester2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ripon Road0.1 km
- Ronkswood School0.2 km
- Ripon Road0.2 km
- Linksview Crescent0.2 km
- Ronkswood School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51AP · Data under Open Government Licence