Overview for Battenhall Rise, WORCESTER, WR5 2DE

Introduction

Worcester (WUSS-tər) is a cathedral city in Worcestershire, England, of which it is the county town. It is 30 mi (48 km) south-west of Birmingham, 27 mi (43 km) north of Gloucester and 23 mi (37 km) north-east of Hereford. The population was 103,872 in the 2021 census.

The River Severn flanks the western side of the city centre, overlooked by Worcester Cathedral. Worcester is the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain, Lea & Perrins (makers of traditional Worcestershire sauce), the University of Worcester, and Berrow's Worcester Journal, claimed as the world's oldest newspaper. The composer Edward Elgar (1857–1934) grew up in the city.

The Battle of Worcester in 1651 was the final battle of the English Civil War, during which Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army defeated King Charles II's Royalists.

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Summary for Battenhall Rise, WORCESTER, WR5 2DE

West Midlands
This postcode is in the
Battenhall
within
Worcester
in
Worcestershire
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near WR5 2DE

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
6
In Progress
38
Completed
0
Cancelled
8

Road Safety near WR5 2DE

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Battenhall Rise, WR5 2DE that have been reported to West Mercia Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near WR5 2DE

View traffic levels near Battenhall Rise, WR5 2DE from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Battenhall Rise, WR5 2DE and the surrounding area

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Worcester and nearby Videos From YouTube

Worcester early evening drone flight

WorcesterEarly evening drone flight from Worcester racecourse, showing views over the River Severn and the city. Footage then ...

Channel: Photomondo (View Channel)

Published: 27 May 2021

Police

This area is policed by West Mercia Police.

West Mercia Police split their policing area into 82 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Battenhall and Nunnery neighbourhood.

West Mercia Police

Battenhall and Nunnery Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
39
Dec 2023
42
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
17
Dec 2023
14
Vehicle Crime
Jan 2024
8
Dec 2023
14

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Worcester parliamentary constituency.

Worcester is a constituency in the West Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Mr Robin Walker (Conservative) since May 2010.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Battenhall Rise, WR5 2DE

29 BATTENHALL RISE, WR5 2DE
31 Jul 2023
£480,000
55 BATTENHALL RISE, WR5 2DE
21 Mar 2023
£525,000
3 BATTENHALL RISE, WR5 2DE
6 Jun 2022
£385,000
18 BATTENHALL RISE, WR5 2DE
23 Jul 2021
£270,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for WR5 2DE

Latitude
52.176176
Longitude
-2.201551

Residents at WR5 2DE

Households
59
Male
63
Female
72
People per Household
2.29

Sunrise and Sunset at WR5 2DE

Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
18:39

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

WR5 2DE is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear19.81%
Cloudy67.21%
Rain6.39%
Windy6.51%
Other0.08%

Population

Worcester
103,000

Deprivation Index

92.9 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at WR5 2DE

Active
3
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for WR5 2DE

Introduced
1 Oct 1985

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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