Barbourne Road is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR1 1SB is located in the Arboretum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR1 3HG, WR1 1SD, WR1 3ET, WR1 1JA, WR1 1JB, WR1 1SA, WR1 3LA, WR1 1SE, WR1 3JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR1 1SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 53.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.8% | 28.2% | -15.6% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 39% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 17% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 35.3% | -15.5% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 38.3% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 18.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 20.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 13.6% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 39.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.8% | 96.7% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 85.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 86% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 65.5% | 46.2% | 19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barbourne Road was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% higher than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barbourne Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Arboretum and the 110th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Barbourne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-04-05 | £231,080 |
| 59 Barbourne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2019-10-22 | £35,650 |
| 75A Barbourne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-02-09 | £228,444 |
| Flat 57 Barbourne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2000-12-22 | £393,883 |
| Flat 57 Barbourne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, a newly built property | £79,000 | 1999-01-29 | £375,881 |
WR1 1SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in WR1 1SB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 132 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Primary School St George's Lane North , WR1 1RD | 2out of 4 | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwick Manor Primary School Northwick Road , WR3 7EA | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Green Lane , WR3 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell Bilford Road , WR3 8QA | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 4,104 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riversides School Thorneloe Road , Barbourne WR1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester Upper Tything , WR1 1HP | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Worcester Henwick Grove , WR2 6AJ | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit Glebe Close , Bromyard Road WR2 5AX | 4out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lemon Tart | 71 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 5 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 67 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 5 yd | |
| Maria's Place | 75 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 15 yd | |
| Eat Greek | 31C Barbourne Road, Worcester | 137 yd | |
| Rainbowls | 43 Upper Tything, Worcester | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn | 78 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 50 yd | |
| Winning Post | 6 Pope Iron Road, Worcester | 387 yd | |
| The Talbot | 8-10 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 482 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | 39 Upper Tything, Worcester | 607 yd | |
| The Feathers | 45 Upper Tything, Worcester | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Happy Garden 328 | 2 Pitchcroft Lane, Worcester | 186 yd | |
| Pink Garlic Pizza | Unit 4A, Gregorys Mill Street | 417 yd | |
| Worcester Grill | Unit 6C, Gregorys Mill Street | 441 yd | |
| Lily B's Sandwich Bar | 6 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 482 yd | |
| Royal Kebab Worcester | 9 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 335 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 44-46 Ombersley Road, Worcester | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges C Of E Primary School ST. GEORGES LANE NORTH | 225 yd | |
| Worcester City Football Club (Closed) St. Georges Lane | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Gheluvelt Park LAVENDER ROAD | tennis courts | 361 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester UPPER TYTHING | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester (Flagge Meadow) WILFRED CLOSE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Wr3 Fitness OMBERSLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Pitchcroft HYLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Rgs Springfield Worcester SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD BRITANNIA SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Bishop Perowne C Of E High School MERRIMANS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester (St Oswalds) LOWER CHESTNUT STREET | grass pitches | 840 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.