WR1 1JB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brook Street, 0.1km from Barbourne in Worcester. Administratively it sits within St Stephen ward and the Worcester constituency.
For families considering a move, WR1 1JB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00164880 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK STREET, WR1 1JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, WR1 1JB.
226
49
£ 46,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR1 1JB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WR1 1JB's 68% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 6.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR1 1JB. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 83,000
58 sales · Mean £ 87,241
Terraced
£ 307,500
2 sales · Mean £ 307,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR1 1JB has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
St George's CofE Primary School
Riversides School
St George's Catholic Primary School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Northwick Manor Primary School
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Oldbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Alma Tavern0.6 km
- The Lamb And Flag Inn0.8 km
- The Saracens Head0.8 km
- Winning Post0.4 km
- Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Eat Greek0.1 km
- Fine Rooms & English Deli0.8 km
- Chicago's Pizza0.1 km
- Ostlers No 11.0 km
- The Lemon Tart0.1 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pink Garlic Pizza0.3 km
- Crispy Cod1.0 km
- Happy Garden0.3 km
- Lily B's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Rooster0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Northwick MFG Service Station0.8 km
- Ombersley Road Post Office0.8 km
- Rubis All In One0.9 km
- Worcester Weight Loss Centre0.1 km
- MFG Texaco St Stephens/ Texaco Service Station0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- The Co-Op0.6 km
- Co-op1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Guest House0.3 km
- Shrubbery Guest House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Foregate Street1.2 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill1.6 km
- Worcester1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Gheluvelt Park0.1 km
- Gheluvelt Park0.1 km
- St George's Square0.2 km
- Saint Georges Lane North0.2 km
- St George's Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WR11JB · Data under Open Government Licence