Postcode WR5 2EL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71.4 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Worcester Town South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Worcester Town South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from WR5 2EL.
Worcester Town South near WR5 2EL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £208,555 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 | 18 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £226,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fort Royal
In the WR5 2EL postcode area, located within Worcester Town South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR5 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Worcester, WR5 2EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 223 London Road, Worcester, WR5 2JG | Walking directions to Waitrose |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.