Postcode WR5 3BX is located in an urban city, within the Cathedral ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Battenhall & Diglis area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.6 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 Foregate Street located about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Battenhall & Diglis has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,920 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Battenhall & Diglis has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR5 3BX.
Battenhall & Diglis near WR5 3BX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Cathedral area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £595,000 |
| Flats | 54 | £188,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £772,500 |
| Terraced | 31 | £281,600 |
10 year median price trend in Cathedral
In the WR5 3BX postcode area, located within Battenhall & Diglis, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR5 3BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 197 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Bimla's | Bromwich Road, Worcester, WR2 4AP | Walking directions to Bimla's |
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 3BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Cedric Hudson Scott
Cathedral - Elected 2 May 2024
Lynn Denham
Cathedral - 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.