Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DS.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WR1 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR1 1DS is an active urban area on Foregate Street, 0.2km from Arboretum in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Worcester constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (276 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00181407 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR1 1DS. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.6%
Asian / British Asian17.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WR1 1DS are high at 276 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences576
Anti-social behaviour339
Public order136
Other theft84
Shoplifting73

school Local Schools

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St George's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Riversides School

Good64 pupils0.8 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good171 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Perowne CofE College

Good933 pupils1.0 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary

Outstanding200 pupils1.0 km
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Oldbury Park Primary School

Good316 pupils1.1 km
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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils1.1 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

130 nearby
  • Castle Street Kitchen0.2 km
  • Eat Greek0.9 km
  • Fine Rooms & English Deli0.2 km
  • Island0.5 km
  • Little Al's On The Balcony0.1 km
  • + 125 more
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.6 km
  • Our Taste Of Portugal0.3 km
  • Visit Worcester0.7 km
  • Warmans0.5 km
  • Friends Malayali Asian Store1.0 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.2 km
  • Shrubbery Guest House0.7 km
  • Severn View Hotel And Bar0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • Mode0.3 km
  • The Lamb And Flag Inn0.2 km
  • The Saracens Head0.1 km
  • The Farriers Arms0.8 km
  • The Imperial Tavern0.4 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Worcester Kebab House0.3 km
  • Cafe Loco0.9 km
  • Subway Worcester0.7 km
  • AJ's Pizza Worcester1.0 km
  • Lily B's Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Foregate Street0.3 km
  • Worcester0.6 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Tything0.1 km
  • The Tything0.1 km
  • Sansome Walk0.1 km
  • Foregate Street Station0.2 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.2 km