Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

BARBOURNE ROAD, WR1 1HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBOURNE ROAD, WR1 1HU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

213

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR1 1HU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WR1 1HU's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £492k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £492k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

WR1 1HU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barbourne Road, 0.4km from Barbourne in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Arboretum ward and the Worcester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £492k.

Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00164652 (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 WR1 1HU. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 492,500

1 sales · Mean £ 492,500

Detached

£ 492,500

1 sales · Mean £ 492,500

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

WR1 1HU has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour45
Shoplifting23
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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St George's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.1 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good171 pupils0.2 km
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Riversides School

Good64 pupils0.2 km
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Bishop Perowne CofE College

Good933 pupils0.7 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell

Good383 pupils1.2 km
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Oldbury Park Primary School

Good316 pupils1.2 km
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Northwick Manor Primary School

Outstanding632 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Castle Street Kitchen0.7 km
  • Eat Greek0.2 km
  • Fine Rooms & English Deli0.5 km
  • Little Al's On The Balcony0.7 km
  • Meneki Ramen0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.9 km
  • Guest House0.6 km
  • Shrubbery Guest House0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Mode1.0 km
  • The Alma Tavern0.8 km
  • The Lamb And Flag Inn0.5 km
  • The Saracens Head0.6 km
  • Winning Post0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Pink Garlic Pizza0.5 km
  • Worcester Kebab House1.0 km
  • AJ's Pizza Worcester1.0 km
  • Happy Garden0.4 km
  • Lily B's Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Sunsoa Newsagents1.0 km
  • Worcester Weight Loss Centre0.3 km
  • MFG Texaco St Stephens/ Texaco Service Station0.8 km
  • Odeon Cinema0.9 km
  • Red And Black Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • The Co-Op0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Co-op1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Foregate Street1.0 km
  • Worcester1.3 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • St George's Square0.1 km
  • St George's Square0.1 km
  • Saint Georges Lane North0.2 km
  • Saint Georges Lane North0.2 km
  • Little London0.3 km