WR1 1JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Tything, 0.4km from Arboretum in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WR1 1JY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WR1 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00164722 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER TYTHING, WR1 1JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER TYTHING, WR1 1JY.
579
29
£ 41,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR1 1JY 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
At 81% private renter occupancy, WR1 1JY is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 29).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR1 1JY. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR1 1JY is above average at 95 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 George's CofE Primary School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
St Clement's CofE Primary
Oldbury Park Primary School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Stanley Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Castle Street Kitchen0.4 km
- Eat Greek0.6 km
- Fine Rooms & English Deli0.1 km
- Island0.8 km
- Little Al's On The Balcony0.4 km
- + 85 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.8 km
- Our Taste Of Portugal0.6 km
- Warmans0.9 km
- Sunsoa Newsagents0.9 km
- Worcester Weight Loss Centre0.7 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.5 km
- Guest House1.0 km
- Shrubbery Guest House0.4 km
- Severn View Hotel And Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Mode0.6 km
- The Lamb And Flag Inn0.1 km
- The Saracens Head0.2 km
- The Imperial Tavern0.7 km
- Winning Post0.9 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Pink Garlic Pizza0.9 km
- Worcester Kebab House0.6 km
- Subway Worcester1.0 km
- AJ's Pizza Worcester1.0 km
- Happy Garden0.8 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Foregate Street0.6 km
- Worcester0.9 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Moor Street0.1 km
- Little London0.1 km
- Little London0.1 km
- The Tything0.2 km
- The Tything0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR11JY · Data under Open Government Licence