Postcode WR2 5ET (Worcester)

Map showing WR2 5ET and nearby postcodes

The postcode WR2 5ET is located in Worcester, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WR2 5ET is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WR2 5ET is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WR2 5ET as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to WR2 5ET is Stainburn Close which is centered 79 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Grove Crescent and is 67 m away. The closest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station, 2.51 km away.

The closest primary school to WR2 5ET (for ages 11 and under) is Dines Green Community Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Christopher Whitehead Language College. The last OFSTED inspection on May 23, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of WR2 5ET is The Royal Oak and is 5.82 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on May 23, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd and is 5.98 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for WR2 5ET is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Worcestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WR2 5ET and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WR2 5ET, and the approximate distance away.

Stainburn Close 79 m
Beauchamp Close 79 m
Fieldhead Close 135 m
Brigginshaw Avenue 137 m
Harewood Close 137 m
Grove Crescent 161 m
Hurdman Road 161 m
Fraser Close 188 m
Oak View Way 189 m
Low Fold Close 197 m
Westview Close 203 m
Earls Court Way 214 m
Harrow Croft 217 m
Stainburn Avenue 220 m
University Park Drive 226 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WR2 5ET

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WR2 5ET - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dines Green Community Academy 105 m
Rushwick CofE Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(February 9, 2022)
1.16 km
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Good
(July 11, 2018)
1.39 km
Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy 1.44 km
Pitmaston Primary School Outstanding
(June 8, 2017)
1.45 km
St Clement's CofE Primary 1.52 km
Christopher Whitehead Language College Good
(May 23, 2018)
1.65 km
The King's School 2.49 km
Riversides School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.49 km
St George's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
2.54 km
Royal Grammar School Worcester 2.59 km
St George's CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(January 16, 2019)
2.78 km
Stanley Road Primary School 3.17 km
Fort Royal Good
(September 29, 2021)
3.2 km
Cherry Orchard Primary School 3.23 km
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Good
(March 14, 2017)
3.23 km
Powick CofE Primary School 3.27 km
Bishop Perowne CofE College Good
(October 17, 2018)
3.29 km
Broadheath CofE Primary School 3.36 km
Northwick Manor Primary School Good
(June 25, 2019)
3.39 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR2 5ET - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Waterside Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
5.6 km
Chirkenhill Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
April 20, 2022
5.74 km
Hamilton House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 11, 2021
5.82 km
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 23, 2019
5.82 km
Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
5.98 km
Leigh Sinton Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 24, 2021
5.98 km
Leigh Sinton Post Office \& Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 3, 2017
5.98 km
Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
May 15, 2014
6.14 km
Ms Hill Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
6.18 km
The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
6.33 km
Fitzroy Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 14, 2022
6.97 km
St Martin's Day Care Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
July 8, 2009
6.97 km
Curry Box Retailers - other Exempt
6.99 km
Clarence Park Village Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 12, 2021
7 km
Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 3, 2020
7.1 km
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2021
7.1 km
The Malvern Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 4, 2021
7.1 km
The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
7.11 km
Madresfield Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
January 23, 2012
7.13 km
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
7.16 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WR2 5ET - Data from Apr 2022

Grove Crescent Bus Stop/Station 67 m
Tudor Way Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Primary School Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Broadway Grove Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Broadway Grove Bus Stop/Station 208 m
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station Rail 2.51 km
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station Rail 2.53 km
Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station Rail 3.33 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 33.05 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR2 5ET - Data from Dec 2021

Grove Farm Reservoir Inland Water 490 m
Oldbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Grove Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Atchen Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.87 km
Birchen Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Foxholes Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Lord's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Middleyard Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Hunting Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Bush Hill Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.35 km
Ketch Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.37 km
Whitehouse Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km
Rockhill Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.88 km
Woodside Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.88 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.99 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WR2 5ET - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Worcestershire
Latitude 52.18842700
Longitude -2.25697600
OS Easting 382529
OS Northing 0254496
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20672
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Mercia

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Worcester
County Electorial Division Bedwardine ED
Electoral Ward Bedwardine
Local Authority District Worcester
Region / Government Office Region West Midlands
European Electoral Region West Midlands
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Worcestershire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Herefordshire and Worcestershire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000237
Travel To Work Area Worcester and Kidderminster

NHS

NHS England Region Midlands
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Worcestershire
Cancer Alliance West Midlands
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
West Midlands
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Worcester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Worcester BUASD
Workplace Zone E33023052
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Worcester 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Worcester 012A
Output Area / Small Area 6B2