Postcode WR3 8QW 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 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Perdiswell Park.
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 53.8% 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 120 ft away from WR3 8QW.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill near WR3 8QW 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Perdiswell Park | Large | Walking directions to Perdiswell Park |
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 8QW postcode area, located within Barbourne & Rainbow Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR3 8QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Astwood Convenience Stores | 417 Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HB | Walking directions to Astwood Convenience Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9JN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.