Postcode WR3 8XQ is located in an urban city, within the Arboretum ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Worcester Town North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Worcester Town North is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Worcester Town North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,877 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Worcester Town North has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Worcester Town North is £41,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR3 8XQ.
Worcester Town North near WR3 8XQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 8XQ postcode area, located within Worcester Town North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR3 8XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Barker Street, Worcester, WR3 8NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 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: 01/12/2025.