25POPULATION
4.2%UNEMPLOYED
27%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
18%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
WR2 5BSLocal Map
Approximate address for WR2 5BS:
IntroductionWR2 5BS

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the WR2 5BS postcode area in Worcester.

We've got loads of statistics for WR2 5BS, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

WR Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsWR2 5BS

What social class do the population of WR2 5BS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WR2 5BS in Worcester, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WR2 5BS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 12%Children
  • 88%Adults

12% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 64%Male
  • 36%Female

From the last census, 64% of people in WR25BS male, and 36% female. Men outnumber women in St John.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 44%SINGLE
  • 27%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WR2 5BS is 44%. Single and 'other' people is 56%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78%WORKING
  • 4.2%UNEMPLOYED

4.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for WR2 5BS

Discover WR2 5BS

People and Demographics

WR2 5BS
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in WR2 5BS, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

WR2 5BS Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around WR2 5BS, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in WR2 5BS

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

WR2 5BS Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around WR2 5BS reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

WR2 5BS Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area WR25BS. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in WR2 5BS

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the WR2 5BS area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near WR2 5BS

Travel & Transport

WR2 5BS
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to WR2 5BS.

Travel around WR2 5BS

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near WR2 5BS

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the WR2 5BS area.

Taxis near WR2 5BS

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near WR2 5BS, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near WR2 5BS

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

WR2 5BS
Events near WR2 5BS

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around WR2 5BS.

What's on near WR2 5BS

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near WR2 5BS, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near WR2 5BS

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area WR2 5BS.

Hotels near WR2 5BS

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near WR2 5BS, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information WR2 5BS

Local Amenities

WR2 5BS
Banks near WR2 5BS

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in WR2 5BS. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near WR2 5BS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the WR2 5BS postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near WR2 5BS

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the WR2 5BS area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near WR2 5BS

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres WR2 5BS

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in WR2 5BS

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near WR2 5BS.

Emergencies in WR2 5BS

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in WR2 5BS

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around WR2 5BS. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in WR2 5BS

Your views ofWR2 5BS

Chris H

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

We don't have any views of Wr25bs right now. If you live in Wr25bs or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of WR2 5BS

People need your local expertise. If you live in WR2 5BS or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the WR2 5BS postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationWR2 5BS

WR25BS Postcode Breakdown

WRAREA2DISTRICT5SECTORBSUNIT
Full PostcodeWR2 5BS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWorcester
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyWorcestershire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

WR25BS Postal District

Compass Postal District

WR2 5BS postcode is located in the postal town of Worcester. Worcester postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WR2 5BS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Powick1.6 miles SW
Worcester1.7 miles E
Hindlip2.4 miles E
Grimley3.2 miles N
Leigh3.4 miles W
Bransford3.7 miles W
Draycott3.9 miles S
Kempsey4.1 miles SE
Holt4.3 miles N
Crowle5.1 miles E
Madresfield5.3 miles SW
Pirton5.4 miles SE
Broadwas5.6 miles W
Malvern6 miles SW
Great Malvern6 miles SW
London103 miles E
Glasgow264 miles N
Edinburgh263 miles N
Cardiff63 miles SW
Liverpool91 miles NW
Southampton96 miles SE
Saint Ives95 miles S

'I want my brother's infected blood death recognised'

Janine Jones' brother Marc Payton died in 2003 after being treated with infected blood products.

BBC News

Post office scandal helped infected blood campaign

Campaigner Andy Evans said it has raised awareness of those given infected blood products.

BBC News

Famous Hereford soldier's medals to 'return home'

Discover how the community has helped saved the legacy of Corporal John Bertram Symonds.

BBC News

Worcester man experimented on without consent'

Andy contracted Hepatitis C and HIV when he was five years old.

BBC News

Why I'm running the marathon as a tap'

Meet the Evesham man who's taking on London's 26.2 mile course in a unique outfit.

BBC News

Durham beat Worcs to earn first win of season

Durham earn their first County Championship victory of the season by defeating Worcestershire by 185 runs with a day to spare at Kidderminster.

BBC News

Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week

Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services.

BBC News

Central Sparks ease to win over Blaze

Sophia Dunkley leads South East Stars to a thrilling final-over victory against champions Southern Vipers as the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy returned.

BBC News

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

52.18822
-2.235985