Postcode Analysis Wychavon, West Midlands

HERON END, WR5 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON END, WR5 1AR.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR5 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

WR5 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £354k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WR5 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Heron End, 0.3km from Swinesherd in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Norton and Whittington ward and the Mid Worcestershire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k.

Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00181309 (shared with 10 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 1AR. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

13 sales · Mean £ 352,230

Semi-Detached

£ 314,750

4 sales · Mean £ 316,000

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

WR5 1AR has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order5
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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New College Worcester (NMSS)

Inadequate74 pupils0.9 km
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Nunnery Wood High School

Good1463 pupils0.9 km
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Whittington CofE Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Nunnery Wood Primary School

Good405 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Budgens At Nunnery Park Service Station0.8 km
  • BP Whitington Road Service Station1.0 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.4 km
  • Nunnery Wood Sports Complex0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Oak Apple0.8 km
  • Bluebell Farm0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Greggs At Nunnery Park Service Station0.8 km
  • The Orchard Cafe0.6 km
  • Atalian Servest Catering At County Hall0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Shrub Hill2.7 km
  • Worcester3.3 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • County Hall Shelter0.4 km
  • County Hall Shelter0.4 km
  • Wildwood Drive0.4 km
  • Wildwood Drive0.5 km
  • Berkeley Close0.5 km