Postcode WR3 8QU 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 high crime levels, with around 85.4 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,532 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 19 ft away from WR3 8QU.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill near WR3 8QU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in St Stephen area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £240,750 |
10 year median price trend in St Stephen
In the WR3 8QU postcode area, located within Barbourne & Rainbow Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR3 8QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Astwood Convenience Stores | 417 Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HB | Walking directions to Astwood Convenience Stores |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 16-16A Brickfields Road, Worcester, WR4 9TH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9JN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local Devent Close | Derwent Close, Worcester, WR4 9TY | Walking directions to Nisa Local Devent Close |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.