WR5 Postcode District
WR5 is one of 9 Postcode Districts for the Worcester Post town in Worcestershire
The WR5 postcode district is located in the WR Worcester postal area, WR5 has a population of 35,070 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 15.55 square miles (40.26 square kilometres or 9,948.97 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the WR5 postcode district is Worcester, located in Worcestershire, England.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector WR5 1, covers Worcester in Worcestershire.
The sector WR5 2, covers Worcester and Norton and Whittington in Worcestershire.
The sector WR5 3, covers Worcester and Kempsey in Worcestershire.
The post town for this district is WORCESTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Worcester District (B) (576 postal codes), followed by the Malvern Hills District area (119 postal codes), and finally, the Wychavon District area (115 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 2.67 | NNW |
| Pershore | 5.80 | SE |
| Great Malvern | 6.98 | WSW |
| Droitwich Spa | 7.62 | NNE |
| Evesham | 11.20 | ESE |
| Tewkesbury | 11.70 | S |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 13.03 | NNW |
| Bromsgrove | 13.22 | NNE |
| Ledbury | 13.25 | SW |
| Bromyard | 13.80 | W |
| Alcester | 13.89 | ENE |
| Redditch | 14.50 | NE |
| Bewdley | 15.84 | NNW |
| Kidderminster | 15.95 | N |
| Winchcombe | 17.17 | SSE |
| Newent | 18.46 | SSW |
| Cheltenham | 18.57 | SSE |
| Chipping Campden | 18.84 | ESE |
| Henley-in-Arden | 19.49 | ENE |
| Cleobury Mortimer | 19.66 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 877
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORCESTER | WORCESTER | WR5 1 | 220 |
| WORCESTER | WORCESTER | WR5 3 | 203 |
| WORCESTER | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 147 |
| Kempsey | WORCESTER | WR5 3 | 100 |
| Norton | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 36 |
| Whittington | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 30 |
| WORCESTER | WORCESTER | WR5 3 | 14 |
| WORCESTER | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 12 |
| Norton | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 11 |
| Whittington | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 11 |
| Broomhall | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 11 |
| Broomhall | WORCESTER | WR5 3 | 8 |
| Littleworth | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 8 |
| Whittington | WORCESTER | WR5 1 | 8 |
| Whittington | WORCESTER | WR5 1 | 6 |
| Broomhall | WORCESTER | WR5 3 | 6 |
| Broomhall | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 6 |
| Spetchley | WORCESTER | WR5 1 | 5 |
| Broomhall | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 4 |
| Broomhall | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 4 |
| Kempsey | WORCESTER | WR5 3 | 4 |
| Whittington | WORCESTER | WR5 1 | 3 |
| Spetchley | WORCESTER | WR5 1 | 3 |
| Kempsey | WORCESTER | WR5 3 | 2 |
| Kerswell Green | WORCESTER | WR5 3 | 2 |
| WORCESTER | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 2 |
| Norton | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 2 |
| Spetchley | WORCESTER | WR5 1 | 2 |
| Norton | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 1 |
| Whittington | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 1 |
| Norton | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 1 |
| Norton | WORCESTER | WR5 2 | 1 |
| Spetchley | WORCESTER | WR5 1 | 1 |
| Kerswell Green | WORCESTER | WR5 3 | 1 |
| WORCESTER | WORCESTER | WR5 1 | 1 |
Street list for WR5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CHARLES HASTINGS WAY | 145 |
| EXETER ROAD | 114 |
| LONDON ROAD A44 | 109 |
| TALLOW HILL | 102 |
| WHITTINGTON ROAD A44 | 97 |
| SKYLARK RISE | 91 |
| MIDLAND ROAD B4205 | 85 |
| HILLERY ROAD | 78 |
| LITTLE PARK STREET | 77 |
| DENT CLOSE | 76 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2558 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 559 |
| Public order | 416 |
| Shoplifting | 410 |
| Other theft | 378 |
| Vehicle crime | 325 |
| Burglary | 233 |
| Other crime | 167 |
| Drugs | 113 |
| Possession of weapons | 86 |
| Bicycle theft | 59 |
| Robbery | 54 |
| Theft from the person | 19 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON ROAD | WORCESTER | 15 | WR5 2ED | View map | |
| BATH ROAD | WORCESTER | 14 | WR5 3AQ | View map | |
| ST PETERS DRIVE | WORCESTER | 9 | WR5 3SW | View map | |
| LICHFIELD AVENUE | WORCESTER | 8 | WR5 1NW | View map | |
| TALLOW HILL | WORCESTER | 7 | WR5 1HE | View map | |
| KILBURY DRIVE | WORCESTER | 6 | WR5 2NE | View map |
Schools in the district
Stanley Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stanley Road , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 1BD
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Potter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stanley Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stanley Road , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 1BD
Headteacher: Mrs Lorraine Adams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Fort Royal
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Wyld's Lane , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 1DR
Headteacher: Mr Edward Francis (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Newbridge Short Stay Secondary School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Midland Road , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 1DS
Headteacher: Mr Ian Enwright (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Newbridge School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Midland Road , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 1DS
Headteacher: Headteacher Ian Enwright
Ofsted rating: Good
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Albans Close , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 1PP
Headteacher: Mrs Suzanne Beston (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Prestwich Avenue , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 1QE
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Higgins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Prestwich Avenue , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 1QE
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Higgins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Abigail's Place
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
St. Ann's School , Spetchley , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 1RS
Headteacher: Mrs Nina Stone
Ofsted rating: Good
Norton College
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Woodbury Lane , Norton
Postcode: WR5 2BA
Headteacher: Mr Rodney Goold
Ofsted rating: Good
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Timberdine Close , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 2DD
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Banford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Midhurst Close , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 2HX
Headteacher: Ms Jolanda Simmonds (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
New College Worcester (NMSS)
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Whittington Road , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 2JX
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Perks (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Nunnery Wood High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Spetchley Road , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 2LT
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Powell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Worcester Sixth Form College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Spetchley Road , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 2LU
Headteacher: Edward Senior
Ofsted rating: Good
Norton Juxta Kempsey First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wadborough Road , Littleworth , Norton , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 2QJ
Headteacher: Mrs J Dean (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wadborough Road , Littleworth , Norton , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 2QJ
Headteacher: Mrs Julia Dean (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Whittington CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whittington , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 2QZ
Headteacher: Mr Gary Richards (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Timberdine Avenue , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 2XD
Headteacher: Mr Greg McClarey (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kempsey Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ellsdon , Kempsey , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 3NT
Headteacher: Mrs Bryony Baynes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kempsey Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ellsdon , Kempsey , Worcester
Postcode: WR5 3NT
Headteacher: Mrs Bryony Baynes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Road (dental Surgery) | 26 LONDON ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 2DL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Redcliffe Orthodontics | REDCLIFFE, BATTENHALL AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 2HN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Abbotsbury Court Dental Practice | 2 ABBOTSBURY COURT, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 3TY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Bath Road Dental Surgery | 17 BATH ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 3AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | St Peters Dental Practice | 2 NORTON CLOSE, WORCESTER, WR5 3EY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kempsey Surgery | OLD ROAD NORTH, KEMPSEY, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 3JZ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | St Peter's Surgery | ST PETERS DRIVE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 3TA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Haresfield House Surgery | 37 NEWTOWN ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 1HG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01905 368503 |
| 4 | St Martin's Gate Surgery | TURNPIKE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, 37 NEWTOWN ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 1EZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01905 363351 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J & J Pharmacy | 177 BATH ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 3AQ | PHARMACY | Call 01905 354651 |
| 2 | Peak Pharmacy | TURNPIKE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, 35 NEWTOWN ROAD, WORCESTER, WR5 1HG | PHARMACY | Call 01905 763274 |
| 3 | Scales Pharmacy | 27 LICHFIELD AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 1NW | PHARMACY | Call 01905 353274 |
| 4 | St Peters Chemist | UNIT 3-4, ST. PETERS DRIVE, WORCESTER, WR5 3TA | PHARMACY | Call 01905 359926 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £439,241 | 144 | £412,262 | 183 | £411,899 | 163 | £395,122 | 229 |
| Semi-detached | £269,383 | 171 | £278,612 | 181 | £274,322 | 173 | £274,187 | 224 |
| Terraced | £242,445 | 138 | £246,080 | 136 | £234,073 | 127 | £229,174 | 146 |
| Flats | £173,713 | 62 | £184,447 | 74 | £195,650 | 72 | £184,461 | 100 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.98
Average Driving Distance: 2.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 799
M5 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.20
Average Driving Distance: 4.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 799
M5 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.43
Average Driving Distance: 9.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 719
M5 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.91
Average Driving Distance: 11.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 799
M50 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.21
Average Driving Distance: 12.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 799
M5 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.69
Average Driving Distance: 13.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 80
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| WR5 1 | Worcester City Delivery Office |
| WR5 2 | Worcester City Delivery Office |
| WR5 3 | Worcester City Delivery Office |
| WR5 1 | Worcester Apc |
| WR5 2 | Worcester Apc |
| WR5 3 | Worcester Apc |
Postcode format
| W | R | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| W | R | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the WR5 postal code is WORCESTER followed by Kempsey, and Whittington.
The WR5 Postcode shares a border with WR7 (Inkberrow, Crowle, Upton Snodsbury), WR8 (Upton-upon-Severn, Hanley Swan, Hanley Castle), WR9 (DROITWICH, Ombersley, Wychbold), WR1 (WORCESTER) and WR4 (WORCESTER, Lyppard Hanford, Long Meadow).
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