WR5 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wylds Lane, 0.4km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.
Day-to-day life in WR5 1DL has the character of many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Worcester.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00164700 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYLDS LANE, WR5 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYLDS LANE, WR5 1DL.
324
36
£ 42,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR5 1DL 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
No single demographic signal dominates WR5 1DL — age 36, 49% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DL. The average age is 36.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR5 1DL is above average at 91 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
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Friends Malayali Asian Store0.2 km
- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.8 km
- B & M0.6 km
- Brasov Superstore0.7 km
- Checketts News0.7 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- The Gun Tavern0.9 km
- Mode0.9 km
- The Farriers Arms0.6 km
- The Imperial Tavern0.7 km
- The Crown [Lloyds]0.8 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- The Attic0.7 km
- Island0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.7 km
- ASK Italian0.6 km
- + 111 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Cafe Loco0.6 km
- China City0.4 km
- Chung Ying0.7 km
- Lotus House0.7 km
- Subway Worcester0.4 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.9 km
- Diglis House Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.6 km
- Worcester0.7 km
- Worcester Foregate Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lea & Perrins Factory0.2 km
- Hamilton Road0.3 km
- Fort Royal Hill0.3 km
- Albert Road0.3 km
- Albert Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51DL · Data under Open Government Licence