WR5 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Midland Road, 0.3km from Spring Hill in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.
The people who live in WR5 1DS are typical 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. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Worcester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00164710 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDLAND ROAD, WR5 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDLAND ROAD, WR5 1DS.
421
33
£ 42,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR5 1DS 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
46% of WR5 1DS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1DS. The average age is 33.0. 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
Terraced
£ 174,250
4 sales · Mean £ 175,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR5 1DS is moderate at 59 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
Newbridge School
Stanley Road Primary 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
56 nearby- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.9 km
- Friends Malayali Asian Store0.3 km
- Premier Red Hill Store1.0 km
- Museum Of Royal Worcester0.9 km
- Neighbourhood0.7 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- McDonalds1.0 km
- The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.9 km
- The Attic0.6 km
- Alright Babber At The Oil Basin Brewhouse0.8 km
- Auntie Em's Tea Room0.8 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Altafs Grill House1.0 km
- Cafe Loco0.5 km
- China City0.6 km
- Chung Ying0.7 km
- Lotus House0.6 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Gun Tavern0.7 km
- Sin Bar0.7 km
- Bierkeller Worcester0.7 km
- Bushwackers0.9 km
- Cardinals Hat0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.5 km
- Worcester0.9 km
- Worcester Foregate Street1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lea & Perrins Factory0.0 km
- Albert Road0.2 km
- Albert Road0.2 km
- Fort Royal Hill0.4 km
- Shrub Hill Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51DS · Data under Open Government Licence