123,913TOTAL POPULATION
54,279HOUSEHOLDS
5.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,320AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WR1 POSTCODE REGION

Worcester (WR1)

The WR1 postcode area is located in the Worcester postcode town region, within the county of Worcestershire, and contains a total of 835 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the WR1 postcode area, including Broadway, Droitwich, Evesham, Malvern, Pershore, Tenbury Wells, Worcester which come under the local authority of the Worcester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in WR1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of WR1 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


WR1 postcode is a postcode district of the postcode area of Worcester, located in the West Midlands in England. It covers the north-eastern and the north-western parts of Worcester city, as well as parts of the parishes of Kempsey, Powick and Claines.

WR1 postcode area includes areas such as Barbourne, Bath Road, Claines, Diglis, The Estons, Lower Wick, Sandfields, Tunnel Hill and Tything. The centre of the Worcester postcode area is located near Barbourne, close to the centre of the city.

WR1 postcode has some notable landmarks including the Tudor architecture of Diglis House, the 13th century St Andrew's Church and the Royal Worcester Porcelain Works. The area is home to a number of popular attractions such as the Worcester Racecourse, Worcester Cathedral and Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings.

WR1 postcode district is served by three railway stations - Kempsey, Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street. It has good transport links to other parts of the UK, with frequent trains to Birmingham, Bristol and London.

WR1 postcode area is also home to Worcester University, one of the oldest universities in the UK. It is located in the city centre and has been a major force in the city's economy for over 170 years.

The area has plenty of shopping and leisure facilities, including a number of high-street shops, cafes, theatres, restaurants and bars. The area is also well served by schools, ranging from primary schools to universities.

WR1 postcode is well known for its diverse community and thriving multicultural population. It has established a strong sense of camaraderie among its locals and is often considered as the cosmopolitan corner of the city.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85%WORKING
  • 15%UNEMPLOYED

15% of people in WR1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 82%WHITE
  • 18%NON-WHITE

82% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WR1Worcestershire

Worcestershire

The county of Worcestershire

WR1 is located in the county of Worcestershire, in England.

Worcestershire has a total population of 583,100, making it the 38th largest county in the UK.

Worcestershire has a total area of 670 square miles, and a population density of 334 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Worcestershire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeWR1
Postal TownWorcester
MSOA NameWorcester 011
LSOA NameWorcester 011E
CountyWorcestershire
RegionWorcestershire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWorcester
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

WR1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WR1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Rainbow Hill
Worcester
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

Your views ofWR1

MP, worcester

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

A lovely area to live I have fantastic views over the race course, it like living in the country side, but only 20 min walk to the city centre, good neighbours and quiet,


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