Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

UPPER TYTHING, WR1 1JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER TYTHING, WR1 1JZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

579

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR1 1JZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WR1 1JZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 29). Property prices are trending up 488.2% year-on-year.

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

WR1 1JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Tything, 0.5km from Arboretum in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WR1 1JZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, up 488.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1JZ are sourced from Output Area E00164722 (shared with 63 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 1JZ. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.9%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

Flat

£ 85,000

1 sales · Mean £ 85,000

Terraced

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

Crime around WR1 1JZ is above average at 97 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 offences199
Anti-social behaviour75
Public order46
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft29

school Local Schools

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St George's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Riversides School

Good64 pupils0.4 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good171 pupils0.4 km
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Bishop Perowne CofE College

Good933 pupils0.7 km
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Oldbury Park Primary School

Good316 pupils1.1 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary

Outstanding200 pupils1.1 km
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell

Good383 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Castle Street Kitchen0.5 km
  • Eat Greek0.4 km
  • Fine Rooms & English Deli0.3 km
  • Island0.9 km
  • Little Al's On The Balcony0.5 km
  • + 71 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser1.0 km
  • Our Taste Of Portugal0.8 km
  • Warmans1.0 km
  • Sunsoa Newsagents0.9 km
  • Worcester Weight Loss Centre0.6 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.7 km
  • Guest House0.9 km
  • Shrubbery Guest House0.3 km
  • Severn View Hotel And Bar0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Mode0.7 km
  • The Lamb And Flag Inn0.2 km
  • The Saracens Head0.3 km
  • The Imperial Tavern0.8 km
  • Winning Post0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Pink Garlic Pizza0.8 km
  • Worcester Kebab House0.7 km
  • AJ's Pizza Worcester1.0 km
  • Happy Garden0.7 km
  • Lily B's Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Foregate Street0.7 km
  • Worcester1.1 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Little London0.0 km
  • Little London0.1 km
  • Moor Street0.2 km
  • Chestnut Walk0.3 km
  • Chestnut Walk0.3 km