worcester WR1 Postcodes
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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.
Demographics
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.
| Outward Code | WR1 |
| Postal Town | Worcester |
| MSOA Name | Worcester 011 |
| LSOA Name | Worcester 011E |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Region | Worcestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Worcester |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
WR1 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WR1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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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'.
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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Local News Worcestershire
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BBC NewsWork to start on new purpose-built cycle track
The track should be completed within a month and open to skateboarders, cyclists and rollerbladers.
BBC NewsViking hoard thief jailed for five more years
Layton Davies failed to pay back more than 600,000 he made by selling the stolen items.
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Bromsgrove couple Richard & Charlotte set up a charity in name of their daughter.
BBC NewsNew mural unveiled to celebrate city's diversity
New artwork is unveiled in Cripplegate Park, Worcester, ahead of the International Day of Peace.
BBC NewsRhodes makes century as Pears-Bears ends in draw
Ex-Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes hits a third ton of 2024 as Worcestershire's County Championship derby with the Bears ends in a draw.
BBC NewsCommunity heroes celebrated at Make a Difference awards
Winners includ an army veteran who travels around the country to help organise military funerals.
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Death of the High Street?
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Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.