Postcode WR5 1BJ is located in an urban city, within the Fort Royal ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Worcester Town South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 209.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Worcester Town South is £47,524 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Fort Royal Park.
Worcester Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Worcester Town South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 209.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Worcester Town South is £47,524 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR5 1BJ.
Worcester Town South near WR5 1BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
| 0.5 mi | Worcester Foregate Street | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fort Royal Park | Small | Walking directions to Fort Royal Park |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £207,110 in Fort Royal area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £281,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £227,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fort Royal
In the WR5 1BJ postcode area, located within Worcester Town South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR5 1BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Park 'n Shop | Sherriff Street, Worcester, WR4 9AN | Walking directions to Park 'n Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Pheasant Street, Worcester, WR1 2DZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Silver Street, Worcester, WR1 2DA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Pack It In | 2 Corn Market, Worcester, WR1 2DJ | Walking directions to Pack It In |
Annual council tax rates for Worcester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.