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.
WILLOW BANK, WR5 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW BANK, WR5 1BF.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Stanley Road Primary School
Newbridge School
Fort Royal
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Hollymount School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Nunnery Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.8 km
- Diglis House Hotel1.0 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 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 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
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Postcode Profile: WR51BF · Data under Open Government Licence