WR5 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.0km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WR5 1BP is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00164705 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WR5 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR5 1BP.
242
39
£ 42,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR5 1BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in WR5 1BP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1BP. The average age is 39.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR5 1BP 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 Commandery0.7 km
- Our Taste Of Portugal0.7 km
- Visit Worcester0.7 km
- Warmans0.6 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Mode0.9 km
- Drummonds/Swan With Two Nicks0.5 km
- The Farriers Arms0.7 km
- The Imperial Tavern0.7 km
- The Paul Pry1.0 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- Island1.0 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
46 nearby- Worcester Kebab House0.8 km
- Munchies0.5 km
- Pan Pizza0.6 km
- Altafs Grill House0.9 km
- Best Kebab0.8 km
- + 41 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.3 km
- Worcester Foregate Street0.7 km
- Worcester0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Shrub Hill Station0.2 km
- Shrub Hill Station0.2 km
- Lea & Perrins Factory0.3 km
- Shrub Hill Road (STOP NOT NOW IN USE)0.3 km
- Shrub Hill Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51BP · Data under Open Government Licence