Postcode WR5 2BQ is located in an urban city, within the Battenhall ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Worcester Town South area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Worcester Town South is £42,500 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Fort Royal Park.
Worcester Town South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,335 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Worcester Town South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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 of residents in Worcester Town South is £42,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR5 2BQ.
Worcester Town South near WR5 2BQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
| 0.9 mi | Worcester Foregate Street | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fort Royal Park | Small | Walking directions to Fort Royal Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £276,500 in Battenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £1,065,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £442,750 |
| Flats | 12 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £237,500 |
10 year median price trend in Battenhall
In the WR5 2BQ postcode area, located within Worcester Town South, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR5 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Worcester, WR5 2EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 20 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3EL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 197 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.