Postcode WR3 8XB is located in an urban city, within the Arboretum ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Barbourne & Rainbow Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.4 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 Foregate Street located about 0.6 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 15,978 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR3 8XB.
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill near WR3 8XB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Worcester Foregate Street | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street |
| 0.7 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Arboretum area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £404,190 |
| Flats | 28 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £262,500 |
| Terraced | 57 | £227,000 |
10 year median price trend in Arboretum
In the WR3 8XB postcode area, located within Barbourne & Rainbow Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR3 8XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Barker Street, Worcester, WR3 8NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 46-48 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1HU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.