WR6 5AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Bishops Frome in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Bishops Frome & Cradley ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, WR6 5AY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WR6 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00070745 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WR6 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR6 5AY.
245
43
£ 41,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR6 5AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WR6 5AY is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR6 5AY. The average age is 42.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR6 5AY has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Bishops Frome Community Stores0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Chase Inn0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Green Dragon0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ledbury10.9 km
- Colwall10.9 km
- Malvern11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chase Inn0.3 km
- Chase Inn0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR65AY · Data under Open Government Licence