Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

FORT ROYAL HILL, WR5 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORT ROYAL HILL, WR5 1BT.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WR5 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 44, WR5 1BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 43.5% year-on-year.

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

WR5 1BT is a mixed residential area on Fort Royal Hill, 0.3km from Sidbury in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, down 43.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00164712 (shared with 6 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 1BT. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 303,750

10 sales · Mean £ 405,550

Terraced

£ 334,000

2 sales · Mean £ 334,000

Detached

£ 262,000

3 sales · Mean £ 258,633

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

Crime around WR5 1BT is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences170
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson38
Vehicle crime35
Public order33

school Local Schools

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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils0.2 km
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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils0.3 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils0.4 km
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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils0.8 km
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Red Hill CofE Primary School

Good330 pupils0.8 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Inadequate596 pupils1.1 km
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Nunnery Wood Primary School

Good405 pupils1.3 km
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Christopher Whitehead Language College

Good1484 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Friends Malayali Asian Store0.4 km
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.8 km
  • B & M0.6 km
  • Brasov Superstore0.8 km
  • Checketts News0.8 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

114 nearby
  • The Attic0.9 km
  • Island0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.6 km
  • ASK Italian0.5 km
  • + 109 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Cafe Loco0.7 km
  • China City0.2 km
  • Chung Ying0.7 km
  • Lotus House0.7 km
  • Subway Worcester0.6 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel1.0 km
  • Diglis House Hotel0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Mode1.0 km
  • The Farriers Arms0.6 km
  • The Imperial Tavern0.8 km
  • The Crown [Lloyds]0.8 km
  • The Horn & Trumpet0.9 km
  • + 32 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester0.7 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill0.8 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hamilton Road0.1 km
  • Fort Royal Hill0.1 km
  • Sidbury0.2 km
  • Sidbury0.2 km
  • Fort Royal0.2 km