WR1 1AN 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.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are high (395 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00164722 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WR1 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR1 1AN.
579
29
£ 41,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR1 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WR1 1AN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR1 1AN. The average age is 29.2. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WR1 1AN are high at 395 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
St George's Catholic Primary School
Riversides School
St Clement's CofE Primary
Stanley Road Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Oldbury Park Primary School
Newbridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- Castle Street Kitchen0.2 km
- Fine Rooms & English Deli0.3 km
- Island0.4 km
- Little Al's On The Balcony0.1 km
- McDonalds0.2 km
- + 129 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.4 km
- Friends Malayali Asian Store0.9 km
- Neighbourhood0.5 km
- Savers0.5 km
- Superdrug0.4 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.1 km
- Shrubbery Guest House0.8 km
- Severn View Hotel And Bar0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Mode0.2 km
- The Lamb And Flag Inn0.3 km
- The Saracens Head0.2 km
- Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.4 km
- Cripplegate Park Bowling Club0.9 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Worcester Kebab House0.1 km
- Cafe Loco0.8 km
- Subway Worcester0.6 km
- Lily B's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Rooster0.6 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Foregate Street0.2 km
- Worcester0.5 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Foregate Street Station0.0 km
- Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Foregate Street Station0.1 km
- Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WR11AN · Data under Open Government Licence