Postcode WR5 2JH is located in an urban city, within the Battenhall ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Battenhall & Diglis area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Battenhall & Diglis is £58,483 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Battenhall & Diglis has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Battenhall & Diglis has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Battenhall & Diglis is £58,483 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from WR5 2JH.
Battenhall & Diglis near WR5 2JH 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £272,750 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 | 29 | £444,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £152,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Battenhall
In the WR5 2JH postcode area, located within Battenhall & Diglis, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR5 2JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Worcester, WR5 2EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 197 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Waitrose | 223 London Road, Worcester, WR5 2JG | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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.
Elected local representatives for WR5 2JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louis Stephen
Battenhall - Elected 2 May 2024
Paul Sobczyk
Battenhall - Elected 2 May 2024
Tom Collins
Worcester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.