Postcode WR3 8BQ 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 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is £55,109 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 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 low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% 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 per household in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is £55,109 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR3 8BQ.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill near WR3 8BQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Worcester Foregate Street | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gheluvelt Park | Large | Walking directions to Gheluvelt Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 in St Stephen area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £239,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Stephen
In the WR3 8BQ postcode area, located within Barbourne & Rainbow Hill, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR3 8BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 44-46 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 46-48 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1HU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.