Barbourne Lane is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR1 3ET 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 Lane, Worcester, WR1 3ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR1 3HG, WR1 3HF, WR1 1SB, WR1 3JH, WR1 3EU, WR1 1SD, WR1 3JQ, WR1 1SE, WR1 3JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR1 3ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WR1 3ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.8% | 46.8% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 38.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 52.9% | 44.1% | -8.8% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 40.3% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 16.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 45.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.5% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 95.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 93.2% | 88.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 88.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8.5% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barbourne Lane was 108.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% higher than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barbourne Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Arboretum and the 97th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Barbourne Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-04-30 | £347,690 |
| 27 Barbourne Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2023-05-11 | £287,373 |
| 35 Barbourne Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-03-19 | £303,325 |
| 5 Barbourne Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,573 | 2019-08-15 | £373,235 |
| 31 Barbourne Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2015-10-02 | £277,453 |
WR1 3ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WR1 3ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwick Manor Primary School Northwick Road , WR3 7EA | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Green Lane , WR3 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell Bilford Road , WR3 8QA | - not rated | 1,309 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 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 4,007 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 | 4,189 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 | 343 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester Upper Tything , WR1 1HP | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Worcester Henwick Grove , WR2 6AJ | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit Glebe Close , Bromyard Road WR2 5AX | 4out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL | - not rated | 2,366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria's Place | 75 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 80 yd | |
| The Lemon Tart | 71 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 83 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 67 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 83 yd | |
| Eat Greek | 31C Barbourne Road, Worcester | 202 yd | |
| Rainbowls | 43 Upper Tything, Worcester | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn | 78 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 134 yd | |
| Winning Post | 6 Pope Iron Road, Worcester | 308 yd | |
| The Talbot | 8-10 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 550 yd | |
| The Alma Tavern | 74 Droitwich Road, Worcester | 638 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | 39 Upper Tything, Worcester | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Happy Garden 328 | 2 Pitchcroft Lane, Worcester | 107 yd | |
| Pink Garlic Pizza | Unit 4A, Gregorys Mill Street | 465 yd | |
| Worcester Grill | Unit 6C, Gregorys Mill Street | 497 yd | |
| Lily B's Sandwich Bar | 6 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 550 yd | |
| Royal Kebab Worcester | 9 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 46-48 Barbourne Road, Worcester | 405 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 44-46 Ombersley Road, Worcester | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gheluvelt Park LAVENDER ROAD | tennis courts | 278 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School ST. GEORGES LANE NORTH | 311 yd | |
| Worcester City Football Club (Closed) St. Georges Lane | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Wr3 Fitness OMBERSLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester UPPER TYTHING | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester (Flagge Meadow) WILFRED CLOSE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Pitchcroft HYLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Rgs Springfield Worcester SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD BRITANNIA SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Bishop Perowne C Of E High School MERRIMANS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Box Fitness THE TYTHING | health and fitness suite | 920 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.