WR1 is a postcode district in Worcester, West Midlands, covering 426 active and 398 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WR1 (25%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (19%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WR1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WR1 are around £382k, up 8.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WR1 at 1229 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WR1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WR1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WR1 postcode area.
10,125
41
£ 43,375 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WR1 — age 41, 40% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £382k. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Willersey Church of England Primary School
Ashton-under-Hill First School
Broadway First School
Swan Lane First School
Abbey Park First and Nursery School
Abbey Park Middle School
Church Lench CofE First School
Cleeve Prior CofE (Controlled) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Diglis House Hotel
- Severn View Hotel And Bar
- Shrubbery Guest House
- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Sound & Art At St Swithun's At St Swithuns Church
- Winning Post
- The Conservatory Bar
- The Plough
- All Bar One Worcester
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Cafe Cadena
- Elgars Coffee Shop And Restaurant
- Hangar Cafe
- Little Bento Box
- Sugar Daddy's Cafe
- + 133 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Baguette Man
- Best Kebab
- Buddys Baguettes
- Cafe Loco At Foregate Street Station
- Caspian Pizza
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- B & M
- Brasov Superstore
- Cake Box
- Card Factory
- Charlie`s
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Iceland
- Marks & Spencer
- Sainsbury's
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: WR1 · Data under Open Government Licence