Postcode WR2 5PA (Worcester) Terminated November 2006

Map showing WR2 5PA and nearby postcodes

The postcode WR2 5PA is located in Worcester, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in November 2006.WR2 5PA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WR2 5PA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.3 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 5PA as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to WR2 5PA is Holywell Hill which is centered 34 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Holywell Hill and is 19 m away. The closest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station, 1.01 km away.

The closest primary school to WR2 5PA (for ages 11 and under) is Oldbury Park Primary RSA 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 5PA is The Royal Oak and is 7.47 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 7.65 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WR2 5PA 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 5PA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Holywell Hill 34 m
Henwick Road 53 m
Turnpike Close 81 m
Elm Road 186 m
Melrose Close 262 m
Henwick Avenue 293 m
Hardwicke Close 300 m
Arrowsmith Avenue 301 m
Hylton Road 361 m
Laugherne Road 528 m
Comer Road 567 m
B4206 1.14 km
Oldbury Road 1.3 km
A4440 3.99 km
A449 10.54 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode WR2 5PA

Introduction January 1980
Termination November 2006
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 5PA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy 229 m
St Clement's CofE Primary 371 m
Riversides School Good
(October 6, 2021)
870 m
St George's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
886 m
Royal Grammar School Worcester 919 m
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Good
(July 11, 2018)
1.04 km
St George's CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(January 16, 2019)
1.15 km
Christopher Whitehead Language College Good
(May 23, 2018)
1.18 km
The King's School 1.47 km
Pitmaston Primary School Outstanding
(June 8, 2017)
1.53 km
Dines Green Community Academy 1.59 km
Bishop Perowne CofE College Good
(October 17, 2018)
1.62 km
Stanley Road Primary School 1.88 km
Northwick Manor Primary School Good
(June 25, 2019)
1.97 km
St Barnabas CofE Primary School Good
(October 5, 2017)
1.99 km
Fort Royal Good
(September 29, 2021)
2.03 km
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell 2.16 km
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Good
(March 14, 2017)
2.41 km
Hollymount School Good
(June 6, 2017)
2.43 km
Rushwick CofE Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(February 9, 2022)
2.51 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Waterside Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
7.26 km
Chirkenhill Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
April 20, 2022
7.4 km
Hamilton House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 11, 2021
7.47 km
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 23, 2019
7.47 km
Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
7.65 km
Leigh Sinton Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 24, 2021
7.65 km
Leigh Sinton Post Office \& Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 3, 2017
7.65 km
Ms Hill Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
7.74 km
Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
May 15, 2014
7.81 km
The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
7.82 km
Clarence Park Village Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 12, 2021
8.49 km
Madresfield Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
January 23, 2012
8.5 km
Curry Box Retailers - other Exempt
8.5 km
Fitzroy Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 14, 2022
8.52 km
St Martin's Day Care Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
July 8, 2009
8.52 km
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2021
8.56 km
The Malvern Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 4, 2021
8.56 km
Severnside Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 24, 2020
8.56 km
The Walkers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
8.56 km
Madresfield Early Years Centre School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
8.58 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Holywell Hill Bus Stop/Station 19 m
Holywell Hill Bus Stop/Station 74 m
Henwick Gate Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Elm Road Bus Stop/Station 209 m
Elm Road Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station Rail 1.01 km
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station Rail 1.02 km
Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station Rail 1.86 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 33.72 km

Nearby Nature

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

Grove Farm Reservoir Inland Water 2.07 km
Hunting Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Birchen Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Oldbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Woodside Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Gorse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.73 km
Atchen Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.95 km
Grove Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.2 km
Ketch Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.25 km
Leopard Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.36 km
Nunnery Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.69 km
Lord's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.89 km
Foxholes Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.05 km
Bevere Island Island 4.15 km

Location

Country England
County Worcestershire
Latitude 52.19651600
Longitude -2.23642400
OS Easting 383937
OS Northing 0255391
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
23967
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Mercia

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Worcester
County Electorial Division Riverside ED
Electoral Ward St Clement
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Worcester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Worcester BUASD
Workplace Zone E33023024
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Worcester 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Worcester 006B
Output Area / Small Area 5A1