Postcode WR3 8QX 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 82.7 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 0.8 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.
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 82.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 183 ft away from WR3 8QX.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill near WR3 8QX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Rainbow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £307,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £203,500 |
10 years price trend in Rainbow Hill
In the WR3 8QX postcode area, located within Barbourne & Rainbow Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.