WR5 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stanley Road, 0.3km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00164709 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANLEY ROAD, WR5 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANLEY ROAD, WR5 1BD.
269
36
£ 42,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WR5 1BD spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1BD. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR5 1BD is above average at 93 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.
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
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Hollymount School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.8 km
- The Commandery0.5 km
- Our Taste Of Portugal0.8 km
- Polonaise Cakes0.9 km
- Visit Worcester0.7 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.9 km
- Diglis House Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Mode1.0 km
- Drummonds/Swan With Two Nicks0.6 km
- The Farriers Arms0.7 km
- The Imperial Tavern0.8 km
- The Crown [Lloyds]0.9 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- Island1.0 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.8 km
- Commandery Coffee0.5 km
- Jaks Coffee0.6 km
- + 111 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Worcester Kebab House0.9 km
- Munchies0.7 km
- Pan Pizza0.6 km
- Best Kebab0.9 km
- Colston Bakery0.8 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.5 km
- Worcester0.8 km
- Worcester Foregate Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lea & Perrins Factory0.1 km
- Albert Road0.3 km
- Albert Road0.3 km
- Hamilton Road0.4 km
- Fort Royal Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51BD · Data under Open Government Licence