WR5 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Heron End, 0.3km from Swinesherd in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Norton and Whittington ward and the Mid Worcestershire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00181309 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERON END, WR5 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON END, WR5 1AR.
412
29
£ 51,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR5 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WR5 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £354k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1AR. The average age is 29.5. 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 Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 355,000
13 sales · Mean £ 352,230
Semi-Detached
£ 314,750
4 sales · Mean £ 316,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR5 1AR has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
New College Worcester (NMSS)
Nunnery Wood High School
Whittington CofE Primary School
Nunnery Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Budgens At Nunnery Park Service Station0.8 km
- BP Whitington Road Service Station1.0 km
- Lifestyle Express0.4 km
- Nunnery Wood Sports Complex0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Oak Apple0.8 km
- Bluebell Farm0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Greggs At Nunnery Park Service Station0.8 km
- The Orchard Cafe0.6 km
- Atalian Servest Catering At County Hall0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill2.7 km
- Worcester3.3 km
- Worcester Foregate Street3.3 km
Bus Stops
- County Hall Shelter0.4 km
- County Hall Shelter0.4 km
- Wildwood Drive0.4 km
- Wildwood Drive0.5 km
- Berkeley Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51AR · Data under Open Government Licence