WR5 1DN 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Worcester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, up 46.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00164715 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYLDS LANE, WR5 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYLDS LANE, WR5 1DN.
395
37
£ 42,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR5 1DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WR5 1DN has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 46.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1DN. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 171,500
4 sales · Mean £ 165,750
Semi-Detached
£ 226,500
2 sales · Mean £ 226,500
Detached
£ 465,000
3 sales · Mean £ 405,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR5 1DN is moderate at 61 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
Newbridge School
Stanley Road Primary School
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
56 nearby- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.9 km
- The Commandery0.5 km
- Our Taste Of Portugal0.9 km
- Polonaise Cakes0.8 km
- Visit Worcester0.7 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- McDonalds0.9 km
- The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.8 km
- Commandery Coffee0.5 km
- Jaks Coffee0.7 km
- Noodle Hut0.8 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Drummonds/Swan With Two Nicks0.6 km
- The Farriers Arms0.7 km
- The Imperial Tavern0.8 km
- The Crown [Lloyds]0.9 km
- The Horn & Trumpet0.9 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Munchies0.8 km
- Pan Pizza0.6 km
- Best Kebab0.9 km
- Colston Bakery0.9 km
- Shakeeys0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Diglis House Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.6 km
- Worcester0.8 km
- Worcester Foregate Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lea & Perrins Factory0.2 km
- Albert Road0.2 km
- Albert Road0.2 km
- Fort Royal Hill0.3 km
- Hamilton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51DN · Data under Open Government Licence