BYFIELD RISE, WR5 1BA House Prices & Local Information

WR5 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Byfield Rise, 0.1km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WR5 1BA offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 32.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00164704 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.