WR1 1LU is an active urban area located 0.1km from Arboretum in Worcester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Worcester constituency.
The people who live in WR1 1LU are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are high (343 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1LU are sourced from Output Area E00181407 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WR1 1LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR1 1LU.
370
36
£ 41,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WR1 1LU spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR1 1LU. 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
Economic Activity
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 1LU are high at 343 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 Catholic Primary School
Riversides School
Stanley Road Primary School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
St George's CofE Primary School
Newbridge School
St Clement's CofE Primary
Fort Royal
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Sunsoa Newsagents0.9 km
- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.5 km
- Friends Malayali Asian Store0.8 km
- Neighbourhood0.5 km
- Savers0.6 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- AJ's Pizza Worcester0.9 km
- Worcester Kebab House0.2 km
- Cafe Loco0.7 km
- Subway Worcester0.5 km
- Lily B's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
135 nearby- Castle Street Kitchen0.3 km
- Eat Greek1.0 km
- Fine Rooms & English Deli0.3 km
- Island0.5 km
- Little Al's On The Balcony0.1 km
- + 130 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.2 km
- Shrubbery Guest House0.8 km
- Severn View Hotel And Bar0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Mode0.3 km
- The Lamb And Flag Inn0.3 km
- The Saracens Head0.3 km
- Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.5 km
- The Talbot0.7 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Foregate Street0.2 km
- Worcester0.6 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sansome Walk0.1 km
- Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Foregate Street Station0.1 km
- Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Foregate Street Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WR11LU · Data under Open Government Licence