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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.
Demographics
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.
| Outward Code | WR3 |
| Postal Town | Worcester |
| MSOA Name | Worcester 001 |
| LSOA Name | Worcester 001A |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Region | Worcestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Worcester |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
WR3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WR3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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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'.
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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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, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.