Postcode WR5 3GL 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 high crime levels, with around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Battenhall & Diglis is £50,800 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Fort Royal Park.
Battenhall & Diglis has a moderate 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 high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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 of residents in Battenhall & Diglis is £50,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from WR5 3GL.
Battenhall & Diglis near WR5 3GL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Worcester Foregate Street | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street |
| 0.9 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fort Royal Park | Small | Walking directions to Fort Royal Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Cathedral area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 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 | 7 | £1,100,000 |
| Flats | 56 | £192,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cathedral
In the WR5 3GL postcode area, located within Battenhall & Diglis, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR5 3GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 20 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3EL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 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.