Postcode WR1 2BF is located in an urban city, within the Cathedral ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Battenhall & Diglis area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Battenhall & Diglis is £58,483 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Fort Royal Park.
Battenhall & Diglis has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,920 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Battenhall & Diglis has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.6 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 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Battenhall & Diglis is £58,483 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR1 2BF.
Battenhall & Diglis near WR1 2BF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fort Royal Park | Small | Walking directions to Fort Royal Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Cathedral area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £595,000 |
| Flats | 54 | £188,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £772,500 |
| Terraced | 31 | £281,600 |
10 year median price trend in Cathedral
In the WR1 2BF postcode area, located within Battenhall & Diglis, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR1 2BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 20 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3EL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Bimla's | Bromwich Road, Worcester, WR2 4AP | Walking directions to Bimla's |
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.
Elected local representatives for WR1 2BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Cedric Hudson Scott
Cathedral - Elected 2 May 2024
Lynn Denham
Cathedral - Elected 2 May 2024
Tom Collins
Worcester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.