Postcode WR5 2RB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington ward of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Drakes Broughton & Norton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Drakes Broughton & Norton is £65,251 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Drakes Broughton & Norton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,970 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Drakes Broughton & Norton has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Drakes Broughton & Norton is £65,251 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from WR5 2RB.
Drakes Broughton & Norton near WR5 2RB 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £361,000 in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £303,500 |
| Terraced | 7 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington
In the WR5 2RB postcode area, located within Drakes Broughton & Norton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR5 2RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Unit 5 Kilbury Drive, Worcester, WR5 2NE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 1 Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JY | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Wychavon 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.