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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

WR38BX

Gregorys Bank

WR38PN

Kingston Avenue

WR38QF

Teeswater Close

WR38BU

Kiln Crescent

WR11AE

The Lane

WR38AG

Northcote Street

WR38LS

Rainbow Hill

WR38EG

Brockweir

WR38LG

Goodrest Walk

WR38AU

Cypress Street

WR38DB

Blanquettes Avenue

WR38PU

Bilford Road

WR38EF

Coleridge Close

WR38AR

Bromsgrove Street

WR38BF

Brickwharf Drive

WR38HB

Astwood Road

WR37LH

Droitwich Road

WR38PZ

Beech Avenue

WR38AJ

Turrall Street

WR38LQ

Birchfield Close

WR38QP

Radnor Croft

WR38JU

Gillam Street

WR38AS

Crown Street

WR38HG

Astwood Road

WR38JS

Laslett Street

WR11AG

The Lane

WR38JD

Lansdowne Walk

WR11JA

Barbourne Road

WR38PG

Gregorys Bank

WR38AY

Raglan Street

WR38EL

Cotland

WR38BJ

Crown Street

WR38ND

Kendall Street

WR38LZ

Rainbow Hill

WR38BP

Northbrook Close

WR11QY

St Georges Walk

WR38AW

Gregorys Mill Street

WR38PW

Kingston Avenue

WR38XA

Bishops Avenue

WR38ET

Astwood Road

WR38NW

Belmont Street

WR38BD

Adelaide Close

WR38XB

St Egwine Close

WR37JA

Droitwich Road

WR38LU

Abberley View

WR11JE

Barbourne Road

WR38EE

Milton Close

WR38NA

Crescent Villas

WR38JA

Lansdowne Road

WR38HH

Woodland Road

WR38QQ

Kerry Hill

WR38DY

Longfellow Road

WR38QU

Field Close

WR38LE

Merrimans Hill Road

WR38QL

Friesland Close

WR38NQ

Reservoir Lane

WR38LD

Gillam Street

WR38JY

Vigornia Avenue

WR38HN

St Stephen

WR38NH

Wilson Street

WR38AQ

Gregorys Bank

WR38DR

Kipling Close

WR38HL

Bilford Road

WR38DP

Eliot Road

WR38QX

Astwood Court

WR38JH

Lansdowne Crescent

WR38HE

Ryeland Close

WR38QR

Field Road

WR38DQ

Longfellow Road

WR38EN

Spawley Meadow

WR38NB

Terrace Walk

WR11RB

Henry Street

WR38EB

Catbrook

WR38PL

Bilford Road

WR38DG

Blanquettes Avenue

Data Sources

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