Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

WR1 2PF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

257

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /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: WR1 2PF 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, WR1 2PF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WR1 2PF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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.

Day-to-day life in WR1 2PF has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are high (249 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WR1 2PF are sourced from Output Area E00172268 (shared with 19 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 2PF. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near WR1 2PF are high at 249 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences401
Shoplifting198
Anti-social behaviour181
Public order103
Other theft63

school Local Schools

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Stanley Road Primary School

Good356 pupils0.6 km
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Newbridge School

Inadequate29 pupils0.7 km
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Fort Royal

Good254 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Perowne CofE College

Good933 pupils1.0 km
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Hollymount School

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good171 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Friends Malayali Asian Store0.5 km
  • Our Taste Of Portugal0.4 km
  • Visit Worcester0.6 km
  • Warmans0.4 km
  • Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.6 km
  • + 54 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • The Gun Tavern0.8 km
  • The Farriers Arms0.7 km
  • The Imperial Tavern0.4 km
  • Mode0.6 km
  • The Lamb And Flag Inn0.7 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

134 nearby
  • The Attic0.3 km
  • Paw & Co. Worcester Ltd0.5 km
  • CUPP0.5 km
  • Merkur Slots0.5 km
  • St Richards Hospice0.5 km
  • + 129 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi0.1 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Cafe Loco0.3 km
  • China City0.9 km
  • Subway Worcester0.3 km
  • Worcester Kebab House0.5 km
  • AJ's Pizza Worcester0.8 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel0.5 km
  • Severn View Hotel And Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Shrub Hill0.3 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street0.4 km
  • Worcester0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lowesmoor0.1 km
  • Lowesmoor Terrace0.1 km
  • Lowesmoor0.1 km
  • First Depot0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km