The postcode WR2 5SU is located in Malvern Hills, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WR2 5SU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WR2 5SU 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 5SU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to WR2 5SU is Upper Wick Lane which is centered 186 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Christine Avenue and is 404 m away. The closest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station, 3.09 km away.
The closest primary school to WR2 5SU (for ages 11 and under) is Rushwick CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Serious Weaknesses on February 9, 2022. 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 5SU is The Royal Oak and is 5.09 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 5.3 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 22.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 76.2% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 23.8% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WR2 5SU 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 5SU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WR2 5SU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WR2 5SU
| 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 5SU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushwick CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (February 9, 2022) | 0 m |
| Dines Green Community Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.26 km | |
| Pitmaston Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 8, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 1.74 km |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.89 km |
| Powick CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.13 km | |
| St Clement's CofE Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 2.23 km | |
| Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 2.29 km | |
| The King's School | Independent school | 2-19 | 2.74 km | |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.04 km | |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 3.19 km |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester | Independent school | 2-19 | 3.37 km | |
| Riversides School | Special school | 7-16 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 3.38 km |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 3.39 km |
| Fort Royal | Special school | 2-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 3.42 km |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.48 km | |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2019) | 3.66 km |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 3.68 km |
| Our Place School | Special school | 8-18 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 3.91 km |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 4.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR2 5SU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 4.9 km | |
| Hamilton House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 5.09 km | |
| The Royal Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 23, 2019 | 5.09 km | |
| Ms Hill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 5.24 km | |
| Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 5.3 km | |
| Leigh Sinton Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 24, 2021 | 5.3 km | |
| Leigh Sinton Post Office \& Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2017 | 5.3 km | |
| The Swan Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 5.31 km | |
| Chirkenhill Farm Bed & Breakfast | Exempt April 20, 2022 | 5.32 km | |
| Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall | Exempt May 15, 2014 | 5.61 km | |
| Clarence Park Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 5.98 km | |
| Curry Box | Exempt | 5.99 km | |
| Fitzroy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2022 | 6.01 km | |
| St Martin's Day Care Centre | Exempt July 8, 2009 | 6.01 km | |
| Madresfield Working Mens Club | Exempt January 23, 2012 | 6.04 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2021 | 6.05 km | |
| The Malvern Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 6.05 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2020 | 6.08 km | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 6.12 km | |
| Card Factory | Exempt | 6.12 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WR2 5SU - Data from Apr 2022
| Christine Avenue | 404 m | |
| Christine Avenue | 411 m | |
| Bypass Island | 500 m | |
| Bypass Island | 515 m | |
| Laugherne Brook | 673 m | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 3.09 km | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 3.11 km | |
| Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station | 3.78 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 31.91 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR2 5SU - Data from Dec 2021
| Grove Farm Reservoir | 697 m | |
| Lord's Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Foxholes Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Grove Covert | 2.02 km | |
| Middleyard Coppice | 2.21 km | |
| Oldbury Wood | 2.31 km | |
| Bush Hill Coppice | 2.39 km | |
| Whitehouse Coppice | 2.62 km | |
| Atchen Hill | 2.68 km | |
| Ketch Coppice | 2.83 km | |
| Birchen Grove | 3.12 km | |
| Chapelhill Coppice | 3.43 km | |
| Rockhill Covert | 3.61 km | |
| Kempsey Grove | 3.76 km | |
| The Ashes | 4.02 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WR2 5SU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 18.8 Mbps | 22.6 Mbps | 66.65 Mbps |
| Upload | 6.1 Mbps | 6.6 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.5 | 2 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 23.8% | 76.2% | 17.3 | 5.9 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 76.2% | 76.2% | 43 | 11.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WR2 5SU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.17803300 |
| Longitude | -2.25751600 |
| OS Easting | 382488 |
| OS Northing | 0253340 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Worcestershire |
| County Electorial Division | Hallow ED |
| Electoral Ward | Broadheath |
| Local Authority District | Malvern Hills |
| 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 | E07000235 |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Worcester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Worcester BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33022917 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Malvern Hills 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Malvern Hills 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |