Postcode WR3 8HA is located in an urban city, within the Rainbow Hill ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the King George's Field area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in King George's Field is £43,223 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Tunnel Hill Play Area.
King George's Field has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,172 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
King George's Field has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in King George's Field is £43,223 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 98 ft away from WR3 8HA.
King George's Field near WR3 8HA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tunnel Hill Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Tunnel Hill Play Area |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Rainbow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £138,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £212,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rainbow Hill
In the WR3 8HA postcode area, located within King George's Field, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR3 8HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 16-16A Brickfields Road, Worcester, WR4 9TH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Barker Street, Worcester, WR3 8NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Astwood Convenience Stores | 417 Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HB | Walking directions to Astwood Convenience Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Derwent Close, Worcester, WR4 9TY | Walking directions to Nisa 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.
Elected local representatives for WR3 8HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian Stewart Gregson
Rainbow Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Zoe Cookson
Rainbow Hill - 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.