WR5 1QZ is a safe, established residential area on Chester Close, 0.5km from Nunnery in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Nunnery ward and the Worcester constituency.
For families considering a move, WR5 1QZ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1QZ are sourced from Output Area E00164777 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER CLOSE, WR5 1QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER CLOSE, WR5 1QZ.
316
38
£ 42,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 38, WR5 1QZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1QZ. The average age is 37.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR5 1QZ has low crime rates — 35 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
5 nearby- SB Kitchen At Community Centre0.6 km
- Chung Ying1.0 km
- Lotus House1.0 km
- Malko's Fish Bar0.4 km
- Seacrest Fish Bar1.0 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier Red Hill Store0.2 km
- Tesco Express Petrol Station0.9 km
- BP Whitington Road Service Station0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Nunnery Wood Sports Complex0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- O Nosso Cafe1.0 km
- Atalian Servest Catering At County Hall0.7 km
- WRVS Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Sushi Daily At Waitrose0.7 km
- Royal Voluntary Service At Worcestershire Royal Hospital0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Punchbowl0.4 km
- The Oak Apple0.7 km
- The Punchbowl Inn0.4 km
- The Worcester Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill1.5 km
- Worcester2.1 km
- Worcester Foregate Street2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Close0.2 km
- Liverpool Road0.2 km
- Prestwich Avenue0.3 km
- Liverpool Road0.3 km
- Lichfield Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51QZ · Data under Open Government Licence