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.
DENT CLOSE, WR5 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENT CLOSE, WR5 1AH.
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£ 42,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Stanley Road Primary School
Newbridge School
Fort Royal
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Hollymount School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 3 more
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: WR51AH · Data under Open Government Licence