The postcode WR2 5SL is located in Worcester, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WR2 5SL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WR2 5SL 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 5SL as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to WR2 5SL is Newland Crescent which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Laugherne Brook and is 91 m away. The closest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station, 2.57 km away.
The closest primary school to WR2 5SL (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 5SL is The Royal Oak and is 5.62 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 5.82 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WR2 5SL is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Worcestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WR2 5SL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WR2 5SL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WR2 5SL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WR2 5SL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dines Green Community Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 579 m | |
| Rushwick CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (February 9, 2022) | 708 m |
| Pitmaston Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 8, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| St Clement's CofE Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 1.63 km | |
| Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 1.64 km | |
| The King's School | Independent school | 2-19 | 2.38 km | |
| Riversides School | Special school | 7-16 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 2.73 km |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 2.75 km |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester | Independent school | 2-19 | 2.76 km | |
| Powick CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.8 km | |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.95 km | |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 3.01 km |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2019) | 3.01 km |
| Fort Royal | Special school | 2-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 3.09 km |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.1 km | |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 3.45 km |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 3.47 km |
| Northwick Manor Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (June 25, 2019) | 3.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR2 5SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 5.42 km | |
| Hamilton House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 5.62 km | |
| The Royal Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 23, 2019 | 5.62 km | |
| Chirkenhill Farm Bed & Breakfast | Exempt April 20, 2022 | 5.69 km | |
| Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 5.82 km | |
| Leigh Sinton Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 24, 2021 | 5.82 km | |
| Leigh Sinton Post Office \& Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2017 | 5.82 km | |
| Ms Hill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 5.88 km | |
| The Swan Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 5.99 km | |
| Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall | Exempt May 15, 2014 | 6.04 km | |
| Clarence Park Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 6.66 km | |
| Curry Box | Exempt | 6.66 km | |
| Fitzroy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2022 | 6.66 km | |
| St Martin's Day Care Centre | Exempt July 8, 2009 | 6.66 km | |
| Madresfield Working Mens Club | Exempt January 23, 2012 | 6.74 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2021 | 6.74 km | |
| The Malvern Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 6.74 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2020 | 6.76 km | |
| The New Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 6.8 km | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 6.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WR2 5SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Laugherne Brook | 91 m | |
| Laugherne Brook | 133 m | |
| Bypass Island | 197 m | |
| Bypass Island | 216 m | |
| Broadway Grove | 320 m | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 2.57 km | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 2.59 km | |
| Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station | 3.33 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 32.56 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR2 5SL - Data from Dec 2021
| Grove Farm Reservoir | 285 m | |
| Grove Covert | 1.88 km | |
| Oldbury Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Lord's Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Foxholes Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Atchen Hill | 2.27 km | |
| Birchen Grove | 2.53 km | |
| Middleyard Coppice | 2.77 km | |
| Ketch Coppice | 2.98 km | |
| Bush Hill Coppice | 3.03 km | |
| Whitehouse Coppice | 3.26 km | |
| Hunting Grove | 3.5 km | |
| Woodside Coppice | 3.75 km | |
| Rockhill Covert | 3.88 km | |
| Perry Wood | 3.89 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WR2 5SL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.18419700 |
| Longitude | -2.25494800 |
| OS Easting | 382666 |
| OS Northing | 0254025 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000237 |
| Travel To Work Area | Worcester and Kidderminster |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| 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 | 8A1 |