Postcode WR3 8NU is located in an urban city, within the Rainbow Hill ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Barbourne & Rainbow Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is £46,300 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.3% 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 of residents in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is £46,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR3 8NU.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill near WR3 8NU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
| 0.8 mi | Worcester Foregate Street | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Rainbow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £441,290.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £133,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £206,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rainbow Hill
In the WR3 8NU postcode area, located within Barbourne & Rainbow Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR3 8NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Barker Street, Worcester, WR3 8NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 16-16A Brickfields Road, Worcester, WR4 9TH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Astwood Convenience Stores | 417 Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HB | Walking directions to Astwood Convenience Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.