Postcode report
Is WR13 5YX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WR13 5YX: area rating, property, schools and local change
WR13 5YX is a postcode in Powick & the Hanleys, Malvern Hills, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WR13 5YX, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WR13 5YX are local prosperity and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WR13 5YX is based on Malvern Hills 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,409 residents, 576 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near WR13 5YX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WR13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £360k from 31 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WR13 5YX can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WR13 5YX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WR13 5YX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WR13 5YX
Is WR13 5YX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WR13 5YX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WR13 5YX?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WR13 5YX?
LocaleIQ matched WR13 5YX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WR13 5YX?
The latest median sold price is £360k based on 31 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WR13 5YX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.