Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

PORTLAND STREET, WR1 2NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND STREET, WR1 2NW.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR1 2NW 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.

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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WR1 2NW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.

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

WR1 2NW is a safe, established residential area on Portland Street, 0.2km from Diglis in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WR1 2NW offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% 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 low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 21.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR1 2NW are sourced from Output Area E00172274 (shared with 6 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 2NW. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

7 sales · Mean £ 183,857

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 235,833

Flat

£ 80,500

2 sales · Mean £ 80,500

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

WR1 2NW has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences76
Anti-social behaviour49
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils0.7 km
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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils0.8 km
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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Whitehead Language College

Good1484 pupils0.9 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Inadequate596 pupils0.9 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils0.9 km
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Red Hill CofE Primary School

Good330 pupils1.1 km
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Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding6 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Friends Malayali Asian Store0.9 km
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.8 km
  • The Little Shop Of Cake1.0 km
  • Museum Of Royal Worcester0.2 km
  • Neighbourhood0.8 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • China City0.4 km
  • Subway Worcester1.0 km
  • Wokstar1.0 km
  • Cheeky Churro0.8 km
  • Izzy's Ices & Donuts0.6 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Island0.9 km
  • The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.6 km
  • Worcestershire County Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Alright Babber At The Oil Basin Brewhouse0.7 km
  • Auntie Em's Tea Room0.7 km
  • + 78 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Cripplegate Park Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Sin Bar0.7 km
  • Bierkeller Worcester0.8 km
  • Bushwackers0.9 km
  • Cardinals Hat0.5 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Diglis House Hotel0.2 km
  • Severn View Hotel And Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester0.7 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street1.1 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Albion0.1 km
  • The Albion0.2 km
  • Waterfront Park0.3 km
  • Waterfront Park0.3 km
  • Sidbury0.3 km