Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

FORT ROYAL LANE, WR5 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORT ROYAL LANE, WR5 1BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

269

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /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 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WR5 1BX's 66% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.

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

WR5 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Fort Royal Lane, 0.4km from Sidbury in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, up 10.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00164712 (shared with 6 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 1BX. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 226,250

2 sales · Mean £ 226,250

Detached

£ 490,500

2 sales · Mean £ 490,500

Semi-Detached

£ 246,500

4 sales · Mean £ 238,750

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

Crime around WR5 1BX is moderate at 50 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 offences128
Anti-social behaviour51
Public order28
Vehicle crime27
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils0.1 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils0.3 km
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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils0.4 km
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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils0.7 km
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Red Hill CofE Primary School

Good330 pupils0.7 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Inadequate596 pupils1.0 km
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Nunnery Wood Primary School

Good405 pupils1.2 km
S

Christopher Whitehead Language College

Good1484 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Friends Malayali Asian Store0.5 km
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.9 km
  • B & M0.8 km
  • Brasov Superstore0.9 km
  • Checketts News1.0 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

97 nearby
  • The Attic0.9 km
  • The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.8 km
  • ASK Italian0.7 km
  • Cafe Piano0.6 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • + 92 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Cafe Loco0.8 km
  • China City0.3 km
  • Chung Ying0.6 km
  • Lotus House0.5 km
  • Subway Worcester0.7 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • The Farriers Arms0.7 km
  • The Imperial Tavern0.9 km
  • The Crown [Lloyds]1.0 km
  • The Plumbers Arms0.2 km
  • Black Cherry1.0 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Diglis House Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester0.8 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill0.8 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Fort Royal Hill0.1 km
  • Fort Royal0.2 km
  • Fort Royal0.2 km
  • Hamilton Road0.2 km
  • Camp Hill Road0.3 km