Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

WR1 2GL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR1 2GL.

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

320

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR1 2GL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WR1 2GL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WR1 2GL is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Diglis in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WR1 2GL are sourced from Output Area E00172269 (shared with 15 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 2GL. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

WR1 2GL has low crime rates — 46 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime15
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Whitehead Language College

Good1484 pupils0.9 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Inadequate596 pupils0.9 km
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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils0.9 km
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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils1.0 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding6 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • China City0.5 km
  • Wokstar1.0 km
  • Cheeky Churro0.9 km
  • Izzy's Ices & Donuts0.7 km
  • Mooboo0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.9 km
  • The Little Shop Of Cake1.0 km
  • Museum Of Royal Worcester0.3 km
  • Neighbourhood0.9 km
  • Savers0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Island1.0 km
  • The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.7 km
  • The Himalayan1.0 km
  • Worcestershire County Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Alright Babber At The Oil Basin Brewhouse0.8 km
  • + 68 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Cripplegate Park Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Sin Bar0.8 km
  • Bierkeller Worcester1.0 km
  • Cardinals Hat0.6 km
  • Hand In Glove0.7 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Diglis House Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester0.8 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street1.2 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Albion0.2 km
  • Waterfront Park0.2 km
  • Waterfront Park0.2 km
  • The Albion0.2 km
  • The Hill Avenue0.3 km