The postcode WR5 3EX is located in Worcester, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WR5 3EX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WR5 3EX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 3EX as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to WR5 3EX is Bath Road which is centered 80 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Norton Road and is 27 m away. The closest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station, 2.52 km away.
The closest primary school to WR5 3EX (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 3EX is The Swan Inn and is 7.04 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022.
20% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WR5 3EX 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 3EX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WR5 3EX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WR5 3EX
| 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 WR5 3EX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 635 m | |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.03 km |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| New College Worcester (NMSS) | Special school | 11-19 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| Fort Royal | Special school | 2-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.78 km |
| The King's School | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.79 km | |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.92 km | |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.03 km | |
| Nunnery Wood High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 29, 2019) | 2.06 km |
| Pitmaston Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 8, 2017) | 2.07 km |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 2.08 km |
| Whittington CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 2.12 km |
| Worcester Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (February 4, 2016) | 2.23 km |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 2.33 km |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 2.75 km |
| St Clement's CofE Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 2.82 km | |
| Rushwick CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (February 9, 2022) | 3.11 km |
| Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 3.12 km | |
| Powick CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.12 km | |
| Hollymount School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 3.26 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR5 3EX - 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 | 6.2 km | |
| The Walkers | Awaiting Inspection | 6.2 km | |
| The Swan Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 7.04 km | |
| Riverside Caravan Park | Exempt April 17, 2012 | 7.08 km | |
| Madresfield Early Years Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 7.23 km | |
| Madresfield Working Mens Club | Exempt January 23, 2012 | 7.25 km | |
| Ms Hill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 7.28 km | |
| Waterside Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 7.49 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| The Malvern Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| Hamilton House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 7.63 km | |
| The Royal Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 23, 2019 | 7.63 km | |
| Clarence Park Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 7.68 km | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 7.69 km | |
| Card Factory | Exempt | 7.69 km | |
| Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 7.69 km | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2021 | 7.69 km | |
| Morrisons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2017 | 7.69 km | |
| Poundstretcher | Exempt March 30, 2021 | 7.69 km | |
| Premier Inn Malvern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2021 | 7.75 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WR5 3EX - Data from Apr 2022
| Norton Road | 27 m | |
| Norton Road | 40 m | |
| Bunns Road | 234 m | |
| Elm Green Close | 251 m | |
| Elm Green Close | 266 m | |
| Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station | 2.52 km | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 2.62 km | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 2.64 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 30.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR5 3EX - Data from Dec 2021
| Ketch Coppice | 474 m | |
| Woodside Coppice | 1.81 km | |
| Crookbarrow Hill | 1.94 km | |
| Kempsey Grove | 2.09 km | |
| Perry Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Nunnery Wood | 2.75 km | |
| Coronation Copse | 3.2 km | |
| Leopard Hill | 3.37 km | |
| Gorse Hill | 3.42 km | |
| Grove Farm Reservoir | 3.43 km | |
| Swinesherd Copse | 3.57 km | |
| Lord's Wood | 3.72 km | |
| North Hill | 4.08 km | |
| Round Hill | 4.17 km | |
| Whittington Rough | 4.18 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WR5 3EX - 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 | 80% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 20% | 20% |
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.17215500 |
| Longitude | -2.21302600 |
| OS Easting | 385528 |
| OS Northing | 0252675 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| 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 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Worcester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Worcester BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33023055 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Worcester 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Worcester 013A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |