Postcode WR1 1SR is located in an urban city, within the Arboretum ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Worcester Town North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Worcester Town North is £47,900 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Worcester Town North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Worcester Town North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Worcester Town North is £47,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR1 1SR.
Worcester Town North near WR1 1SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Worcester Foregate Street | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street |
| 0.6 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Arboretum area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £324,690 |
| Flats | 27 | £153,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £236,250 |
10 year median price trend in Arboretum
In the WR1 1SR postcode area, located within Worcester Town North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR1 1SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 46-48 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1HU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Barker Street, Worcester, WR3 8NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | King Convenience Store | Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1AN | Walking directions to King Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 8-10 Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Worcester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.