20,397TOTAL POPULATION
8,738HOUSEHOLDS
4.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£40,040AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WR3 POSTCODE REGION

Worcester (WR3)

The WR3 postcode area is located in the Worcester postcode town region, within the county of Worcestershire, and contains a total of 675 individual postcodes.

There are 26 electoral wards in the WR3 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, 25% of people in WR3 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 WR3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


WR3 is a postcode district located in the Worcester district of the West Midlands, England. It is one of the larger postcode districts covering the northern part of the city of Worcester.

The WR3 postcode district contains a variety of residential and commercial property such as detached houses, terraced houses, semi-detached houses, flats, apartments, light industrial premises and offices. The area is mainly given over to residential use and contains a large amount of green space and water sports facilities.

It is well served by public transport links including buses, trains, taxis and a river service. The main railway station in the area is Worcestershire Parkway, which serves the city of Worcester. The nearest motorway is the M5 which links to other major cities and towns in the Midlands and beyond.

The area is home to a number of primary and secondary schools, including Worcester College of Technology, St George's Primary School, and Castle High School.

The WR3 postcode district also boasts an array of amenities such as supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, pubs, and parks. The River Severn runs alongside, offering opportunities for leisurely walks and activities such as fishing and boating.

The WR3 is supported by a variety of community organisations and services including health care and social work, mental health care and special educational needs. Worcester Youth Support provides services to young people such as health and career workshops, recreational activities, and life coaching.

The WR3 postcode is also home to a number of community organisations, including local amateur sports clubs, outreach programmes, and neighbourhood watch initiatives.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in WR3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WR3Worcestershire

Worcestershire

The county of Worcestershire

WR3 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 CodeWR3
Postal TownWorcester
MSOA NameWorcester 001
LSOA NameWorcester 001A
CountyWorcestershire
RegionWorcestershire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWorcester
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

WR3 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WR3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Astwood
Barbourne
Bevere
Blackpole
Brickfields
Brownheath Common
Chatley
Claines
Copcut
Fernhill Heath
Hawford
Hindlip
Ladywood
Lower Town
Martin Hussingtree
Moor End
Newland Common
Northwick
Oddingley
Primsland
Rainbow Hill
Salwarpe
Severn
Smite Hill
Tibberton
Warndon
Warndon
Browse Postcodes in WR3

Dig even deeper into the WR3 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (WR) and estimated address.

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 ofWR3

CH, Worcester

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Not the best, some neighbours are very very strange. Let their dog crap everywhere. Always one to let the side down, their dog look flea ridden. Vile


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