WR5 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Stanley Road, 0.1km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00164709 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANLEY ROAD, WR5 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANLEY ROAD, WR5 1BE.
269
36
£ 42,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WR5 1BE — age 36, 45% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £195k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1BE. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 181,500
6 sales · Mean £ 177,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WR5 1BE are high at 141 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
Stanley Road Primary School
Newbridge School
Fort Royal
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Hollymount School
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Nunnery Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.7 km
- The Commandery0.6 km
- Our Taste Of Portugal0.7 km
- Polonaise Cakes0.9 km
- Visit Worcester0.6 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.8 km
- Diglis House Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Mode0.9 km
- Drummonds/Swan With Two Nicks0.5 km
- The Farriers Arms0.7 km
- The Imperial Tavern0.6 km
- The Paul Pry1.0 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
121 nearby- Island0.9 km
- Little Al's On The Balcony0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Meneki Ramen1.0 km
- The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.8 km
- + 116 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Worcester Kebab House0.8 km
- Munchies0.5 km
- Pan Pizza0.5 km
- Altafs Grill House1.0 km
- Best Kebab0.8 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.4 km
- Worcester Foregate Street0.7 km
- Worcester0.7 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)0.3 km
- Shrub Hill Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51BE · Data under Open Government Licence