WR11 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterside, 0.2km from Leys, Lower in Evesham. Administratively it sits within Bengeworth ward and the Mid Worcestershire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WR11 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00164957 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERSIDE, WR11 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE, WR11 1BS.
456
40
£ 39,600 /yr
63%
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
WR11 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR11 1BS. The average age is 39.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR11 1BS is above average at 90 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
Swan Lane First School
The De Montfort School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bengeworth CE Academy
Vale of Evesham School
Evesham Nursery School
St Richard's CofE First School
Prince Henry's High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Empty Jars0.5 km
- Evesham Lock0.3 km
- Evesham Mini Market0.5 km
- Excel News (Mace)0.4 km
- Fairfield Stores0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Evesham Hotel & Spa0.3 km
- The Northwick Hotel0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Ambassador Snooker Club0.6 km
- Angel Vaults0.1 km
- Bromsgrove Crafty Monkeys0.2 km
- Ruby Jacks0.5 km
- Swan Inn0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Bengal Dreams0.5 km
- Buongiorno Cafe0.2 km
- Butlers Cafe0.4 km
- Casa La Cucina Italiana0.5 km
- Costa0.3 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Chillis0.6 km
- Curry Merchant0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Evesham Pizza And Kebab House0.1 km
- Farfield Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Evesham1.0 km
- Honeybourne7.4 km
- Pershore9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Northwick Hotel0.1 km
- Northwick Hotel0.1 km
- Owletts End0.2 km
- Church Street0.3 km
- Church Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR111BS · Data under Open Government Licence