Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

WYLDS LANE, WR5 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYLDS LANE, WR5 1DN.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR5 1DN 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WR5 1DN has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 46.2% year-on-year.

home £316,857 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR5 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wylds Lane, 0.4km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Worcester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, up 46.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00164715 (shared with 9 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 1DN. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian42.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 171,500

4 sales · Mean £ 165,750

Semi-Detached

£ 226,500

2 sales · Mean £ 226,500

Detached

£ 465,000

3 sales · Mean £ 405,833

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

Crime around WR5 1DN is moderate at 61 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 offences142
Anti-social behaviour50
Public order33
Criminal damage and arson29
Shoplifting26

school Local Schools

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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils0.1 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils0.1 km
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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils0.1 km
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Red Hill CofE Primary School

Good330 pupils0.8 km
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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils0.9 km
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Nunnery Wood Primary School

Good405 pupils1.1 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Inadequate596 pupils1.3 km
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Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School

Good389 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.9 km
  • The Commandery0.5 km
  • Our Taste Of Portugal0.9 km
  • Polonaise Cakes0.8 km
  • Visit Worcester0.7 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

108 nearby
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.8 km
  • Commandery Coffee0.5 km
  • Jaks Coffee0.7 km
  • Noodle Hut0.8 km
  • + 103 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Drummonds/Swan With Two Nicks0.6 km
  • The Farriers Arms0.7 km
  • The Imperial Tavern0.8 km
  • The Crown [Lloyds]0.9 km
  • The Horn & Trumpet0.9 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Munchies0.8 km
  • Pan Pizza0.6 km
  • Best Kebab0.9 km
  • Colston Bakery0.9 km
  • Shakeeys0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Diglis House Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Shrub Hill0.6 km
  • Worcester0.8 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lea & Perrins Factory0.2 km
  • Albert Road0.2 km
  • Albert Road0.2 km
  • Fort Royal Hill0.3 km
  • Hamilton Road0.3 km