POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WR1 3PB postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 10 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 17 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £157,500Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 10 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
32 within 400mWR1 3PB links 32 transport stops within 400m and 60 within 800m. 29 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Worcester Bus Station (BCS) at about 58m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station at about 255m.
Local business
293 within 1200mWR1 3PB currently links 293 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 121 food and drink, 51 nightlife, 36 personal services. The closest mapped place is The Arch Rivals at about 90m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,885 online job adverts observedWorcester local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched WR1 3PB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
10 nearby school rows10 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for WR1 3PB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 102WR1 3PB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 102 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 1,467, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 78 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£157,500
Strong sample. Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of WR1 3PB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
121 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (45), restaurant (43), fast food (33).
Amenity group
Nightlife
51 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (40), bar (11).
Amenity group
Personal services
36 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (27), beauty (9).
Amenity group
Retail
34 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (18), mobile phone (6), department store (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Arch Rivals
Pub in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Maneki Ramen
Restaurant at Arch 44, Farrier Street, Worcester.
Food and drink
Burger Shop
Restaurant at Arch 46, Farrier Street, Worcester, Worcestershire.
Nightlife
The Paul Pry
Pub at 6, The Butts, Worcester.
Retail
Friary Walk
Mall in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
His & Hers Unisex Hair Design
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
St George's Catholic Primary School
Primary option in WR1 3JY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary option in WR1 1RD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Phase unavailable
Barbourne Preparatory School
Phase unavailable option in WR1 3EY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WR1 3PB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WR1 3PB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like WR1 3PB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess WR1 3PB.
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Ask vetted agents
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