Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

WILLOW BANK, WR5 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW BANK, WR5 1BF.

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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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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 1BF spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £277k.

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

WR5 1BF is an active urban area on Willow Bank, 0.1km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WR5 1BF offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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 above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.

Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1BF 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 1BF. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

5 sales · Mean £ 254,600

Terraced

£ 232,000

4 sales · Mean £ 232,250

Detached

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 361,333

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

Crime around WR5 1BF is above average at 131 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 offences166
Shoplifting133
Anti-social behaviour76
Public order51
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils0.2 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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Hollymount School

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils1.2 km
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Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School

Good389 pupils1.3 km
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Nunnery Wood Primary School

Good405 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.8 km
  • The Commandery0.6 km
  • Our Taste Of Portugal0.7 km
  • Polonaise Cakes1.0 km
  • Visit Worcester0.7 km
  • + 54 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.8 km
  • Diglis House Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 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
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

120 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
  • + 115 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Worcester Kebab House0.8 km
  • Munchies0.5 km
  • Pan Pizza0.5 km
  • Altafs Grill House0.9 km
  • Best Kebab0.8 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Shrub Hill0.3 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street0.7 km
  • Worcester0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lea & Perrins Factory0.2 km
  • Shrub Hill Station0.2 km
  • Shrub Hill Station0.3 km
  • Shrub Hill Road (STOP NOT NOW IN USE)0.3 km
  • Shrub Hill Station0.3 km