WR3 7BU is a sought-after residential area on Ombersley Road, 0.6km from Northwick in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Claines ward and the Worcester constituency.
For serious buyers, WR3 7BU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WR3 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00164734 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OMBERSLEY ROAD, WR3 7BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OMBERSLEY ROAD, WR3 7BU.
326
42
£ 50,500 /yr
54%
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
WR3 7BU is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR3 7BU. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR3 7BU has low crime rates — 28 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
Northwick Manor Primary School
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell
North Worcester Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Riversides School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
St George's Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Alma Tavern0.4 km
- Winning Post1.0 km
- The Swan Inn0.9 km
- The Vine Bar And Grill0.0 km
- Claines Royal British Legion0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pink Garlic Pizza0.8 km
- Crispy Cod0.1 km
- Happy Garden0.9 km
- I Kebab0.1 km
- Luigi's Pizza And Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Northwick MFG Service Station0.2 km
- Ombersley Road Post Office0.2 km
- Rubis All In One0.1 km
- Worcester Weight Loss Centre0.9 km
- MFG Texaco St Stephens/ Texaco Service Station0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Chicago's Pizza0.9 km
- The Lemon Tart0.9 km
- Tenpin0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Op0.3 km
- Co-Op Inlcuding Subway0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Foregate Street2.1 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill2.4 km
- Worcester2.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Vine Inn0.1 km
- The Vine Inn0.1 km
- Coombs Road0.1 km
- Co-Op Store0.3 km
- The Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR37BU · Data under Open Government Licence