Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1EA.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WR1 1EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 20% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WR1 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Foregate Street, 0.2km from Worcester 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 diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are high (460 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00172261 (shared with 47 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 WR1 1EA. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near WR1 1EA are high at 460 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.

Violence and sexual offences779
Anti-social behaviour435
Shoplifting397
Public order194
Other theft108

school Local Schools

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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary

Outstanding200 pupils1.0 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils1.0 km
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Riversides School

Good64 pupils1.1 km
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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils1.1 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good171 pupils1.1 km
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Oldbury Park Primary School

Good316 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby
  • Castle Street Kitchen0.3 km
  • Fine Rooms & English Deli0.4 km
  • Island0.3 km
  • Little Al's On The Balcony0.2 km
  • McDonalds0.1 km
  • + 131 more
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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.3 km
  • Friends Malayali Asian Store0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Odeon Cinema0.0 km
  • Primark0.3 km
  • + 53 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.0 km
  • Diglis House Hotel0.9 km
  • Shrubbery Guest House0.9 km
  • Severn View Hotel And Bar0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

53 nearby
  • Mode0.1 km
  • The Lamb And Flag Inn0.4 km
  • The Saracens Head0.4 km
  • Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.5 km
  • Cripplegate Park Bowling Club0.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Worcester Kebab House0.1 km
  • Cafe Loco0.8 km
  • China City0.9 km
  • Subway Worcester0.5 km
  • Lily B's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • + 42 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Foregate Street0.1 km
  • Worcester0.4 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.0 km
  • Foregate Street Station0.0 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.1 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station0.1 km
  • Sansome Street0.1 km