Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

DENT CLOSE, WR5 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENT CLOSE, WR5 1AH.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR5 1AH 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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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, WR5 1AH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WR5 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area on Dent Close, 0.3km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WR5 1AH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Worcester.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00164711 (shared with 8 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 1AH. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.1%
Asian / British Asian20.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

Crime around WR5 1AH is above average at 138 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.

Violence and sexual offences288
Shoplifting85
Anti-social behaviour78
Public order51
Criminal damage and arson48

school Local Schools

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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils0.2 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils0.3 km
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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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Red Hill CofE Primary School

Good330 pupils0.9 km
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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils1.0 km
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Nunnery Wood Primary School

Good405 pupils1.3 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Inadequate596 pupils1.3 km
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Hollymount School

Good402 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Friends Malayali Asian Store0.2 km
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.7 km
  • B & M0.5 km
  • Brasov Superstore0.6 km
  • Checketts News0.6 km
  • + 54 more
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Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • The Gun Tavern0.9 km
  • Mode0.8 km
  • The Farriers Arms0.5 km
  • The Imperial Tavern0.7 km
  • The Paul Pry0.9 km
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

121 nearby
  • The Attic0.6 km
  • Island0.8 km
  • Little Al's On The Balcony1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Meneki Ramen0.9 km
  • + 116 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Cafe Loco0.5 km
  • China City0.4 km
  • Chung Ying0.8 km
  • Lotus House0.8 km
  • Subway Worcester0.4 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.8 km
  • Diglis House Hotel0.7 km
  • Severn View Hotel And Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Hamilton Road0.2 km
  • Lea & Perrins Factory0.3 km
  • City Walls Road0.3 km
  • Fort Royal Hill0.3 km
  • Sidbury0.4 km