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Barbourne & Rainbow Hill

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About

Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is a residential district north of Worcester city centre, defined by its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing along tree-lined streets. The area is anchored by the Worcester to Birmingham Canal, which provides a green corridor for walking and cycling. Local commerce is concentrated on the main thoroughfares, serving the community with independent shops and essential services.

The area is notable for its proximity to the Worcester Warriors' Sixways Stadium, a significant local landmark. Gheluvelt Park, named in memory of a World War I battle, offers expansive green space with a children's playground and a memorial pavilion. This creates a distinct character, blending everyday suburban life with specific historical and sporting connections.

Area overview

On average Barbourne & Rainbow Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is £55,109 per year. There are 4 schools in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is home to around 8,302 people, with a population density of about 4,314.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barbourne & Rainbow Hill Population
8,302
Population density
4,314.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.87(-23%)
Shoplifting
11.44(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.32(+5%)
Public order
6.75(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,167
86.33%
Other White
434
5.23%
Pakistani
171
2.06%
African
64
0.77%
Indian
62
0.75%
Total population: 8,302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,409
34.96%
No qualifications
1,231
17.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,174
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
924
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
624
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 6,890

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,326
35.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,239
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
620
16.68%
Other social rented
331
8.91%
Social rents from council
100
2.69%
Total households: 3,717

Property prices in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barbourne & Rainbow Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached13£350,000£3,712
Flats21£138,000£2,349
Semi-Detached31£270,000£3,406
Terraced41£240,000£3,000

10 years median price trend in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill.

All postcodes in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill

WR38LB

Gillam Street

WR38XG

Bishops Avenue

WR38DJ

Shelley Close

WR37HT

Droitwich Road

WR38QE

Jacob Close

WR38PX

Beech Avenue North

WR11SE

Barbourne Road

WR38AE

Goodrest Close

WR38DN

Wordsworth Avenue

WR38QS

Field Road

WR38AX

Melbourne Street

WR38QN

Drovers Way

WR38LR

Gregorys Court

WR38JB

Lansdowne Walk

WR38NT

Mayfield Road

WR11AF

The Lane

WR38HZ

Canal Side

WR38JJ

Lansdowne Road

WR38ES

Astwood Road

WR38PH

Bilford Road

WR38NR

Mayfield Road

WR38NL

Rainbow Hill

WR38JQ

Rogers Hill

WR37LJ

Droitwich Road

WR38PR

Kingston Avenue

WR38DU

Keats Avenue

WR38DF

Tennyson Close

WR38NN

Belmont Street

WR38NZ

Green Lane

WR38BT

Kiln Crescent

WR38HX

Southdown Road

WR38QG

Shetland Close

WR38DD

Masefield Close

WR38JX

Vigornia Avenue

WR38QY

Astwood Court

WR38NJ

Dutton Street

WR38AN

New Bank Street

WR38PY

Beech Avenue

WR38EQ

Green Lane

WR38JF

Colehurst Park

WR38DT

Longfellow Road

WR38NU

Church Road

WR38NG

Rainbow Hill Terrace

WR11SD

Barbourne Road

WR38PJ

Bilford Avenue

WR38JL

Lansdowne Road

WR38HU

Woodland Close

WR38JN

Harvey Walk

WR11JB

Brook Street

WR38PS

Bilford Road

WR38HQ

Woodland Road

WR38HW

Bilford Road

WR38BN

Blanquettes Street

WR38PA

Vauxhall Street

WR38BL

Summer Street

WR38HJ

Farm Close

WR38BW

Alma Street

WR38NP

Barker Street

WR38JT

Gillam Street

WR38BQ

Wakeman Street

WR38AL

Merrimans Hill Road

WR38BG

Sydney Street

WR38DA

Blanquettes Avenue

WR38AT

Hardy Court

WR38QA

Bilford Road

WR38ED

Dryden Close

WR38LW

Merrimans Hill Road

WR38LA

Mayfield Avenue

WR38DE

Browning Close

WR38BA

Gregorys Mill Street

WR38JW

Lansdowne Road

WR38JR

Laslett Street

WR38HD

Astwood Road

WR38HY

Southdown Road

WR38AA

Merrimans Hill Road

WR38QT

Suffolk Drive

WR38JG

Lansdowne Crescent Lane

WR38JP

Cyril Road

WR38NF

Rainbow Hill

WR38HF

Astwood Road

WR38QD

Drovers Way

WR38EJ

Buckle Wood

WR38XF

Milret Close

WR38DW

Wordsworth Avenue

WR38QW

Wensleydale Drive

WR38EH

Catbrook

WR38HT

Lansdowne Walk

WR11RJ

Sunnyside Road

WR38JZ

Mayfield Avenue

WR38LX

Rainbow Hill

WR38DZ

Longfellow Road

WR38DH

Longfellow Road

WR38BH

Offley Street

WR38JE

Lansdowne Crescent

WR38NS

Mayfield Road

WR38ER

Astwood Road

WR38PP

Kingston Avenue

WR37JF

Coombs Road

WR11RL

Sunnyside Road

WR38EA

Addison Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.