Postcode WR5 2XD (Worcester)

Map showing WR5 2XD and nearby postcodes

The postcode WR5 2XD is located in Worcester, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in June 1997 and is an active postcode. WR5 2XD is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WR5 2XD is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8 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 2XD as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to WR5 2XD is Timberdine Avenue which is centered 169 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Blessed Edward Oldcorne School and is 63 m away. The closest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station, 1.49 km away.

The closest primary school to WR5 2XD (for ages 11 and under) is Cherry Orchard Primary School. 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 2XD is The Swan Inn and is 7.74 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd and is 8.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WR5 2XD 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 WR5 2XD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WR5 2XD, and the approximate distance away.

Timberdine Avenue 169 m
St Dunstan's Close 179 m
St Audrie's Road 233 m
Battle Road 248 m
Amery Close 275 m
Camp Hill Road 307 m
Cherry Street 332 m
St Dunstan's Crescent 333 m
Evendine Close 333 m
The Hill Avenue 335 m
Battenhall Road 384 m
Battenhall Avenue 397 m
Sebright Avenue 419 m
London Road 592 m
Bath Road 1.11 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode WR5 2XD

Introduction June 1997
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WR5 2XD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Good
(March 14, 2017)
0 m
Cherry Orchard Primary School 410 m
Red Hill CofE Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
515 m
Fort Royal Good
(September 29, 2021)
747 m
The King's School 942 m
Stanley Road Primary School 999 m
Nunnery Wood Primary School 1.19 km
New College Worcester (NMSS) Good
(May 9, 2019)
1.43 km
Nunnery Wood High School Good
(March 29, 2019)
1.48 km
Christopher Whitehead Language College Good
(May 23, 2018)
1.59 km
Worcester Sixth Form College Good
(February 4, 2016)
1.69 km
Pitmaston Primary School Outstanding
(June 8, 2017)
1.83 km
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School Good
(February 13, 2019)
1.85 km
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Good
(July 11, 2018)
1.86 km
St Clement's CofE Primary 2.15 km
Whittington CofE Primary School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.21 km
Hollymount School Good
(June 6, 2017)
2.24 km
Royal Grammar School Worcester 2.35 km
Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy 2.45 km
St George's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
2.58 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR5 2XD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Severnside Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 24, 2020
7.21 km
The Walkers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.21 km
The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
7.74 km
Ms Hill Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
7.9 km
Waterside Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
7.92 km
Madresfield Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
January 23, 2012
8.07 km
Madresfield Early Years Centre School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
8.07 km
Hamilton House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 11, 2021
8.08 km
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 23, 2019
8.08 km
Riverside Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
April 17, 2012
8.09 km
Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
8.34 km
Leigh Sinton Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 24, 2021
8.34 km
Leigh Sinton Post Office \& Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 3, 2017
8.34 km
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2021
8.34 km
The Malvern Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 4, 2021
8.34 km
The Farm Shop At Stoulton Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 14, 2021
8.36 km
The Plough & Harrow Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 10, 2022
8.36 km
Clarence Park Village Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 12, 2021
8.4 km
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
8.44 km
Card Factory Retailers - other Exempt
8.44 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WR5 2XD - Data from Apr 2022

Blessed Edward Oldcorne School Bus Stop/Station 63 m
Blessed Edward Oldcorne School Bus Stop/Station 82 m
Battenhall Lodge Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Battenhall Lodge Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Blessed Edward Olcorne High School Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station Rail 1.49 km
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station Rail 1.69 km
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station Rail 1.71 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 31.86 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR5 2XD - Data from Dec 2021

Woodside Coppice Woodland Or Forest 935 m
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Ketch Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Nunnery Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Crookbarrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.26 km
Gorse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.42 km
Leopard Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Coronation Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Kempsey Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Swinesherd Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Grove Farm Reservoir Inland Water 3.29 km
North Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.58 km
Tolladine Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.66 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.76 km
North Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.86 km

Location

Country England
County Worcestershire
Latitude 52.18135300
Longitude -2.21117300
OS Easting 385658
OS Northing 0253699
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
30505
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Mercia

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Worcester
County Electorial Division St. Peter ED
Electoral Ward Battenhall
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: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Worcester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Worcester BUASD
Workplace Zone E33023057
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Worcester 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Worcester 013B
Output Area / Small Area 5B3