Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

WR5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR5 1AQ.

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Population

421

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR5 1AQ 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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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

46% of WR5 1AQ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

WR5 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

The people who live in WR5 1AQ are typical of many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Worcester.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00164710 (shared with 7 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 WR5 1AQ. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.6%
Asian / British Asian46.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

WR5 1AQ has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils0.2 km
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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils0.3 km
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Red Hill CofE Primary School

Good330 pupils0.7 km
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Nunnery Wood Primary School

Good405 pupils0.9 km
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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils1.0 km
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Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Nunnery Wood High School

Good1463 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • The Commandery0.8 km
  • Visit Worcester1.0 km
  • Warmans1.0 km
  • Neighbourhood0.9 km
  • Savers0.9 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Drummonds/Swan With Two Nicks0.9 km
  • Sin Bar0.9 km
  • Bierkeller Worcester0.9 km
  • Cardinals Hat0.8 km
  • Hand In Glove0.9 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Commandery Coffee0.8 km
  • Jaks Coffee0.9 km
  • Noodle Hut1.0 km
  • Paradiddles0.8 km
  • Singapore Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Munchies1.0 km
  • Pan Pizza0.9 km
  • Cheeky Churro0.9 km
  • Izzy's Ices & Donuts1.0 km
  • Mooboo1.0 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Shrub Hill0.7 km
  • Worcester1.1 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Albert Road0.1 km
  • Albert Road0.1 km
  • Lea & Perrins Factory0.2 km
  • Camp Hill Road0.5 km
  • Camp Hill Road0.5 km