WR5 1QU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Ronkswood in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Nunnery ward and the Worcester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WR5 1QU is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1QU are sourced from Output Area E00164780 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WR5 1QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR5 1QU.
193
50
£ 42,000 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR5 1QU 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 1QU has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1QU. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR5 1QU has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Nunnery Wood High School
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Red Hill CofE Primary School
New College Worcester (NMSS)
Newbridge School
Fort Royal
Stanley Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- SB Kitchen At Community Centre0.7 km
- Chung Ying0.8 km
- Lotus House0.9 km
- Newtown Cantonese Take Away1.0 km
- Newtown Fryer1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier Red Hill Store0.1 km
- Tesco Express Petrol Station0.8 km
- BP Whitington Road Service Station0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express1.0 km
- Nunnery Wood Sports Complex0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Red Hill Social Club0.9 km
- The Gun Tavern1.0 km
- The Punchbowl0.5 km
- The Oak Apple0.7 km
- The Punchbowl Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- O Nosso Cafe0.9 km
- Atalian Servest Catering At County Hall0.8 km
- WRVS Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Sushi Daily At Waitrose0.6 km
- Royal Voluntary Service At Worcestershire Royal Hospital0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill1.4 km
- Worcester2.0 km
- Worcester Foregate Street2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Prestwich Avenue0.1 km
- Oxford Close0.2 km
- Liverpool Road0.2 km
- Liverpool Road0.3 km
- Prestwich Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51QU · Data under Open Government Licence