The postcode WR5 2GB is located in Wychavon, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in May 2012 and is an active postcode. WR5 2GB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WR5 2GB is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.5 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 WR5 2GB as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to WR5 2GB is Somme Crescent which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Norton Barracks and is 22 m away. The closest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station, 3.78 km away.
The closest primary school to WR5 2GB (for ages 11 and under) is Whittington CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 22, 2020. 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 WR5 2GB is The Plough & Harrow and is 6.28 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 10, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Perfect Plaice and is 6.66 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 4, 2016.
Residents reported an average download speed of 67.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WR5 2GB 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 WR5 2GB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WR5 2GB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WR5 2GB
| Introduction | May 2012 |
| 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 WR5 2GB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittington CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.53 km |
| New College Worcester (NMSS) | Special school | 11-19 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.91 km |
| Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 2.05 km |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.15 km | |
| Norton College | Special school | 11-19 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 2.39 km |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 2.42 km |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 2.49 km |
| Nunnery Wood High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 29, 2019) | 2.5 km |
| Worcester Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (February 4, 2016) | 2.54 km |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.63 km | |
| Kempsey Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 2.77 km |
| Fort Royal | Special school | 2-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 3.08 km |
| The King's School | Independent school | 2-19 | 3.33 km | |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.34 km | |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 3.52 km |
| Pitmaston Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 8, 2017) | 3.72 km |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 3.73 km |
| Abigail's Place | Special school | 5-16 | 3.8 km | |
| Callow End CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 3.93 km | |
| Powick CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.97 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR5 2GB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severnside Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2020 | 5.72 km | |
| The Walkers | Awaiting Inspection | 5.72 km | |
| The Farm Shop At Stoulton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2021 | 6.28 km | |
| The Plough & Harrow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 6.28 km | |
| Riverside Caravan Park | Exempt April 17, 2012 | 6.56 km | |
| The Old Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 28, 2021 | 6.58 km | |
| St Barnabas First And Middle School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 6.65 km | |
| Perfect Plaice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 4, 2016 | 6.66 km | |
| Spar | Exempt April 29, 2009 | 6.66 km | |
| Drakes Broughton Village Hall | Exempt January 24, 2008 | 6.94 km | |
| Peopleton Village Hall | Exempt March 11, 2010 | 7.07 km | |
| Bowbrook House School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 7.1 km | |
| Peopleton Village Shop | Exempt January 12, 2020 | 7.1 km | |
| The Crown Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 7.1 km | |
| Amber Care Ltd, | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 7.18 km | |
| Bow Brook Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 7.22 km | |
| Churchill Farm | Exempt January 29, 2014 | 7.37 km | |
| Madresfield Early Years Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 7.45 km | |
| Madresfield Working Mens Club | Exempt January 23, 2012 | 7.53 km | |
| The Swan Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 7.6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WR5 2GB - Data from Apr 2022
| Norton Barracks | 22 m | |
| Norton Barracks | 47 m | |
| Salamanca Drive | 291 m | |
| Broomhall Cottages- Garden Centre | 307 m | |
| Taylors Lane | 400 m | |
| Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station | 3.78 km | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 4.11 km | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 4.13 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 29.61 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR5 2GB - Data from Dec 2021
| Crookbarrow Hill | 1.05 km | |
| Ketch Coppice | 1.78 km | |
| Kempsey Grove | 1.84 km | |
| Coronation Copse | 2.63 km | |
| Woodside Coppice | 2.76 km | |
| Abbotswood | 2.99 km | |
| Perry Wood | 3.03 km | |
| Whittington Rough | 3.05 km | |
| Nunnery Wood | 3.15 km | |
| Old House Plantation | 3.32 km | |
| Swinesherd Copse | 3.33 km | |
| Pirton Gorse | 3.63 km | |
| The Ballast Hole | 3.75 km | |
| Round Hill | 3.83 km | |
| North Hill | 3.93 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WR5 2GB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 69 Mbps | 67.3 Mbps | 74.06 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.1 Mbps | 16.9 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | 67.3 | 16.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WR5 2GB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.16180700 |
| Longitude | -2.19558400 |
| OS Easting | 386718 |
| OS Northing | 0251522 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Mid Worcestershire |
| County Electorial Division | Upton Snodsbury ED |
| Electoral Ward | Norton and Whittington |
| Local Authority District | Wychavon |
| 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 | E07000238 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Worcester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Norton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33023096 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wychavon 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wychavon 009C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |