Postcode WR1 1QY is located in an urban city, within the St Stephen ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Barbourne & Rainbow Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is £46,300 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Gheluvelt Park.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is £46,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR1 1QY.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill near WR1 1QY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Worcester Foregate Street | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street |
| 0.9 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gheluvelt Park | Large | Walking directions to Gheluvelt Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in St Stephen area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £240,750 |
10 year median price trend in St Stephen
In the WR1 1QY postcode area, located within Barbourne & Rainbow Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR1 1QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 46-48 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1HU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 44-46 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Barker Street, Worcester, WR3 8NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.