WR1 1AA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Arboretum in Worcester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.
Day-to-day life in WR1 1AA has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (222 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00172270 (shared with 314 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WR1 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR1 1AA.
216
47
£ 42,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR1 1AA 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 47, WR1 1AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1AA. The average age is 46.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WR1 1AA are high at 222 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
Stanley Road Primary School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Newbridge School
St George's Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Fort Royal
St George's CofE Primary School
Riversides School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- Castle Street Kitchen0.6 km
- Fine Rooms & English Deli0.5 km
- Island0.7 km
- Little Al's On The Balcony0.4 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- + 126 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.6 km
- Rosies Shortbread0.8 km
- Sunsoa Newsagents0.8 km
- Friends Malayali Asian Store0.7 km
- Neighbourhood0.6 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.4 km
- Shrubbery Guest House0.9 km
- Severn View Hotel And Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Mode0.5 km
- The Lamb And Flag Inn0.5 km
- The Saracens Head0.5 km
- The Gun Tavern1.0 km
- Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.8 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Worcester Kebab House0.5 km
- AJ's Pizza Worcester0.7 km
- Zulfis Mad Kitchen Worcester0.9 km
- Cafe Loco0.5 km
- Subway Worcester0.4 km
- + 44 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Foregate Street0.3 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.5 km
- Worcester0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lowesmoor0.2 km
- Lowesmoor0.2 km
- Lowesmoor Terrace0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Sansome Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR11AA · Data under Open Government Licence