Postcode insights

WR13 5LD

Sycamore Close

Bishops Frome & Cradley

Interactive map showing WR13 5LD and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WR13 5LD

Overview

Postcode WR13 5LD is located in a rural village, within the Bishops Frome & Cradley ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath is £59,535 per year. The nearest station is Colwall, about 3.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,775 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath is £59,535 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR13 5LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath near WR13 5LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Colwall located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
124.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.01(-74%)
Burglary
7.15(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.58(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.15(-71%)
Public order
1.43(-76%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
354
94.4%
Other White
13
3.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.53%
Chinese
1
0.27%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
51.34%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.33%
No qualifications
37
11.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.46%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
103
62.42%
Owns with a mortgage
48
29.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.64%
Shared ownership
5
3.03%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.82%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Bishops Frome & Cradley

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £535K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Bishops Frome & Cradley area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishops Frome & Cradley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£475,000£329
Semi-Detached4£211,900£256
Terraced9£188,700£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishops Frome & Cradley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishops Frome & Cradley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£187,500£130,000
2017£305,000£234,750£202,500
2018£385,000£221,250£157,000
2019£405,000£265,000£173,000
2020£436,625£233,500£208,000
2021£376,000£237,500£170,000
2022£536,500£382,500£462,000
2023£585,000£286,000£210,000
2024£495,000£239,000£432,500
2025£475,000£225,000£192,663
2026£477,500£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishops Frome & Cradley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishops Frome & Cradley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£192£116
2017£240£239£199
2018£270£250£194
2019£265£214£211
2020£272£206£220
2021£301£283£221
2022£335£324£294
2023£360£392£287
2024£326£285£327
2025£337£234£268
2026£316£327
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishops Frome & Cradley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishops Frome & Cradley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR13 5LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR13 5LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20257, Oaklands, Malvern, WR13 5LADetachedFreehold£445,000
24 Jun 2025Oaklands End, 23, Oaklands, Malvern, WR13 5LADetachedFreehold£500,000
28 Mar 20251, Oaklands, Malvern, WR13 5LADetachedFreehold£350,000
12 Feb 202612, Credenleigh, Malvern, WR13 5NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
20 Oct 2025Leeside, Credenleigh, Malvern, WR13 5NBDetachedFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the WR13 5LD postcode area, located within Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR13 5LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryCradley CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,633
Band B£1,905
Band C£2,177
Band D£2,449
Band E£2,993
Band F£3,538
Band G£4,082
Band H£4,898

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WR13 5LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Tully

Bishops Frome & Cradley - Elected 7 Nov 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Chowns

North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth HerefordshireE14001395
ParishCradley and StorridgeE04000732
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Colwall, Cradley & Wellington HeathE02002913
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 009DE01014030
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WR13 5LD

Is WR13 5LD (Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath) safe?

The area around WR13 5LD records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WR13 5LD?

The median sale price around WR13 5LD in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath is £385,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR13 5LD?

There is 1 school close to WR13 5LD, including Cradley CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WR13 5LD?

WR13 5LD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,775 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR13 5LD (Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering WR13 5LD is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rebecca Tully (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.