Postcode WR1 1SS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.6 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Worcester Town North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,877 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Worcester Town North has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.8% 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 1SS.
Worcester Town North near WR1 1SS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Worcester Foregate Street | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street |
| 0.7 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 1SS postcode area, located within Worcester Town North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR1 1SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 46-48 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1HU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | King Convenience Store | Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1AN | Walking directions to King Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 8-10 Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Barker Street, Worcester, WR3 8NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.