Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

CECIL ROAD, WR5 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL ROAD, WR5 1AX.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WR5 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £175k.

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

WR5 1AX is an up-and-coming urban area on Cecil Road, 0.2km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WR5 1AX offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (159 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00164709 (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 1AX. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 158,000

7 sales · Mean £ 158,142

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

Crime rates near WR5 1AX are high at 159 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.

Violence and sexual offences266
Shoplifting143
Anti-social behaviour79
Public order61
Criminal damage and arson47

school Local Schools

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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils0.1 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils0.3 km
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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils0.4 km
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Red Hill CofE Primary School

Good330 pupils1.0 km
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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils1.1 km
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Hollymount School

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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Nunnery Wood Primary School

Good405 pupils1.3 km
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Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School

Good389 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Friends Malayali Asian Store0.0 km
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.7 km
  • B & M0.4 km
  • Brasov Superstore0.5 km
  • Checketts News0.6 km
  • + 54 more
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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • The Gun Tavern0.7 km
  • Mode0.9 km
  • The Farriers Arms0.6 km
  • The Imperial Tavern0.6 km
  • The Paul Pry0.9 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

122 nearby
  • The Attic0.5 km
  • Island0.9 km
  • Little Al's On The Balcony0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Meneki Ramen0.9 km
  • + 117 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Cafe Loco0.4 km
  • China City0.6 km
  • Chung Ying0.9 km
  • Lotus House0.9 km
  • Subway Worcester0.3 km
  • + 40 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.8 km
  • Diglis House Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Shrub Hill0.4 km
  • Worcester0.7 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lea & Perrins Factory0.2 km
  • Shrub Hill Station0.3 km
  • Shrub Hill Station0.3 km
  • Shrub Hill Road (STOP NOT NOW IN USE)0.4 km
  • First Depot0.4 km