Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

DOROTHY CRESCENT, WR3 7DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOROTHY CRESCENT, WR3 7DD.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR3 7DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WR3 7DD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £297k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.

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

WR3 7DD is a sought-after residential area on Dorothy Crescent, 0.4km from Northwick in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Claines ward and the Worcester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WR3, WR3 7DD offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, down 12.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WR3 7DD are sourced from Output Area E00164724 (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 WR3 7DD. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

15 sales · Mean £ 277,800

Detached

£ 326,200

2 sales · Mean £ 326,200

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

WR3 7DD has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Northwick Manor Primary School

Outstanding632 pupils0.7 km
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North Worcester Primary School

160 pupils1.0 km
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell

Good383 pupils1.1 km
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Claines CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Northwick MFG Service Station0.9 km
  • Ombersley Road Post Office0.9 km
  • Rubis All In One0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Vine Bar And Grill0.8 km
  • Claines Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • St Stephens Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • The New Inn0.4 km
  • The Northwick Arms0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.7 km
  • I Kebab0.7 km
  • Luigi's Pizza And Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Rainbow Take Away0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Worcester Garden Centre1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op Inlcuding Subway0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Foregate Street2.9 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill3.1 km
  • Worcester3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Beckett Road0.2 km
  • New Inn0.2 km
  • Old Northwick Lane0.2 km
  • Beckett Road0.2 km
  • New Inn0.2 km