WR5 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area on Wylds Lane, 0.2km from Sidbury in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WR5 1DA offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, up 2.5% year-on-year. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00164701 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYLDS LANE, WR5 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYLDS LANE, WR5 1DA.
268
37
£ 42,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR5 1DA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WR5 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £223k. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1DA. The average age is 36.6. 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
Flat
£ 182,000
13 sales · Mean £ 187,815
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 278,333
Terraced
£ 227,000
5 sales · Mean £ 221,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR5 1DA is above average at 110 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
Fort Royal
Stanley Road Primary School
Newbridge School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.6 km
- Friends Malayali Asian Store0.4 km
- Museum Of Royal Worcester0.4 km
- Neighbourhood0.5 km
- Savers0.5 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.9 km
- Diglis House Hotel0.5 km
- Severn View Hotel And Bar0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Mode0.9 km
- The Paul Pry0.9 km
- Sin Bar0.4 km
- Bierkeller Worcester0.5 km
- Bushwackers0.7 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
121 nearby- Island0.8 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Meneki Ramen0.9 km
- The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.5 km
- The Attic0.9 km
- + 116 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Worcester Kebab House0.8 km
- Cafe Loco0.8 km
- China City0.1 km
- Chung Ying0.8 km
- Lotus House0.8 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester0.6 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.8 km
- Worcester Foregate Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hamilton Road0.0 km
- Sidbury0.1 km
- Sidbury0.1 km
- Sidbury STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
- Sidbury0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51DA · Data under Open Government Licence