WR1 1HT is a safe, established residential area on Barbourne Road, 0.5km from Barbourne in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Worcester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WR1 1HT offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1HT are sourced from Output Area E00164636 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBOURNE ROAD, WR1 1HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBOURNE ROAD, WR1 1HT.
239
46
£ 41,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR1 1HT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WR1 1HT — age 46, 42% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR1 1HT. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 100,750
10 sales · Mean £ 102,850
Terraced
£ 124,000
3 sales · Mean £ 183,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR1 1HT has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's Catholic Primary School
Riversides School
St George's CofE Primary School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Oldbury Park Primary School
St Clement's CofE Primary
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Castle Street Kitchen0.6 km
- Eat Greek0.3 km
- Fine Rooms & English Deli0.4 km
- Little Al's On The Balcony0.6 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.8 km
- Guest House0.7 km
- Shrubbery Guest House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Mode0.9 km
- The Alma Tavern1.0 km
- The Lamb And Flag Inn0.4 km
- The Saracens Head0.4 km
- The Imperial Tavern0.9 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Pink Garlic Pizza0.6 km
- Worcester Kebab House0.8 km
- AJ's Pizza Worcester1.0 km
- Happy Garden0.5 km
- Lily B's Sandwich Bar0.0 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Our Taste Of Portugal0.9 km
- Sunsoa Newsagents0.9 km
- Worcester Weight Loss Centre0.4 km
- MFG Texaco St Stephens/ Texaco Service Station0.9 km
- Odeon Cinema0.8 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Foregate Street0.8 km
- Worcester1.2 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Little London0.2 km
- Little London0.2 km
- St George's Square0.2 km
- St George's Square0.3 km
- Chestnut Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR11HT · Data under Open Government Licence