Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

WR1 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR1 1DU.

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Population

172

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

68%

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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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 68% economic activity and an average age of 31, WR1 1DU is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

WR1 1DU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Arboretum in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Worcester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WR1 1DU offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (394 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00181339 (shared with 16 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 1DU. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near WR1 1DU are high at 394 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 offences726
Anti-social behaviour390
Shoplifting358
Public order181
Other theft102

school Local Schools

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St George's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils1.0 km
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Riversides School

Good64 pupils1.0 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary

Outstanding200 pupils1.0 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good171 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Perowne CofE College

Good933 pupils1.1 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils1.1 km
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Oldbury Park Primary School

Good316 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

134 nearby
  • Castle Street Kitchen0.2 km
  • Fine Rooms & English Deli0.3 km
  • Island0.4 km
  • Little Al's On The Balcony0.1 km
  • McDonalds0.2 km
  • + 129 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.4 km
  • Friends Malayali Asian Store0.8 km
  • Neighbourhood0.5 km
  • Savers0.5 km
  • Superdrug0.3 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.1 km
  • Shrubbery Guest House0.8 km
  • Severn View Hotel And Bar0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Mode0.2 km
  • The Lamb And Flag Inn0.4 km
  • The Saracens Head0.3 km
  • Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.5 km
  • Cripplegate Park Bowling Club0.9 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Worcester Kebab House0.2 km
  • Cafe Loco0.8 km
  • Subway Worcester0.6 km
  • Lily B's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Rooster0.6 km
  • + 39 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Foregate Street0.1 km
  • Worcester0.5 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Foregate Street Station0.0 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.0 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.1 km
  • Foregate Street Station0.1 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.1 km