WR5 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.
WR5 1DB is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00164704 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WR5 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR5 1DB.
239
39
£ 42,500 /yr
68%
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
WR5 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1DB. The average age is 38.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR5 1DB is moderate at 88 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
Hollymount School
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.9 km
- Friends Malayali Asian Store0.3 km
- Neighbourhood0.7 km
- Savers0.8 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Mode1.0 km
- The Gun Tavern0.5 km
- Sin Bar0.7 km
- Bierkeller Worcester0.6 km
- Bushwackers0.7 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Little Al's On The Balcony0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.9 km
- The Attic0.3 km
- Alright Babber At The Oil Basin Brewhouse0.8 km
- + 109 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Asda0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Worcester Kebab House0.9 km
- AJ's Pizza Worcester1.0 km
- Altafs Grill House0.7 km
- Cafe Loco0.1 km
- China City0.8 km
- + 41 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.2 km
- Worcester Foregate Street0.8 km
- Worcester0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shrub Hill Station0.1 km
- Shrub Hill Station0.1 km
- Shrub Hill Station0.1 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station0.1 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51DB · Data under Open Government Licence