WR1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The WR1 district covers Worcester Town North, Worcester Town South, Battenhall & Diglis. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WR1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WR1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 67 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in WR1
- St George's Catholic Primary School · WR1 3JY · Remains Good (Concerns) (2023) · Top 24% in England
- St George's CofE Primary School · WR1 1RD · Good (2022) · Bottom 6% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Bishop Perowne CofE College · WR3 8LE · Good (2024) · Bottom 29% in England
- Christopher Whitehead Language College · WR2 4AF · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 42% in England
- Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College · WR5 2XD · Remains Good (2022) · Top 21% in England
- Tudor Grange Academy Worcester · WR3 8HN · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 50% in England
- Nunnery Wood High School · WR5 2LT · Good (2022) · Top 27% in England
- Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre · WR9 0AA · Good (2024) · Bottom 33% in England
Fee-paying schools in WR1
- Royal Grammar School Worcester · WR1 1HP · Inspected by ISI
- The King's School · WR1 2LL · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in WR1
- Shooting Stars Nurseries Worcester · WR1 3JR · Good (Ofsted)
- Lowesmoor Nursery and Preschool · WR1 2RS · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in WR1
- Albany House Surgery · WR1 3DU
- Thorneloe Lodge Surgery · WR1 1RU
- Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice · WR1 2BS
Neighbourhoods in WR1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WR1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Town North | 57% | £212k | Very high | 10 min |
| Worcester Town South | 35% | £222k | Very high | 18 min |
| Battenhall & Diglis | 6% | £260k | Average | 13 min |
| Barbourne & Rainbow Hill | 3% | £242k | High | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the WR1 postcode?
WR1 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Worcester Town North, Worcester Town South, Battenhall & Diglis, with 432 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WR1?
The typical home price across WR1's neighbourhoods is £212k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WR1?
2 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a WR1 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from WR1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 67 minutes.