Postcode WR1 2AP (Worcester)

Map showing WR1 2AP and nearby postcodes

The postcode WR1 2AP is located in Worcester, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WR1 2AP is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WR1 2AP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WR1 2AP as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to WR1 2AP is Clare Street which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is City Walls Road and is 129 m away. The closest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station, 708 m away.

The closest primary school to WR1 2AP (for ages 11 and under) is Stanley Road Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Christopher Whitehead Language College. The last OFSTED inspection on May 23, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of WR1 2AP is The Swan Inn and is 8.05 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd and is 8.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WR1 2AP is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Worcestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WR1 2AP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WR1 2AP, and the approximate distance away.

Clare Street 41 m
South Street 54 m
Carden Street 98 m
Union Street 102 m
Carden Close 103 m
Temperance Street 104 m
Prince Rupert Road 114 m
Derby Road 118 m
Amber Wharf 120 m
Hamilton Road 123 m
Friar Street 128 m
Lock Street 132 m
Foundry Street 147 m
Charles Street 149 m
Park Street 153 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WR1 2AP

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WR1 2AP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The King's School 324 m
Stanley Road Primary School 437 m
Fort Royal Good
(September 29, 2021)
491 m
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Good
(March 14, 2017)
982 m
Red Hill CofE Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
1.08 km
Christopher Whitehead Language College Good
(May 23, 2018)
1.17 km
Cherry Orchard Primary School 1.32 km
Royal Grammar School Worcester 1.36 km
St Clement's CofE Primary 1.37 km
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Good
(July 11, 2018)
1.37 km
Nunnery Wood Primary School 1.56 km
St George's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
1.6 km
Pitmaston Primary School Outstanding
(June 8, 2017)
1.6 km
Hollymount School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.63 km
Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy 1.64 km
Bishop Perowne CofE College Good
(October 17, 2018)
1.7 km
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School Good
(February 13, 2019)
1.72 km
Riversides School Good
(October 6, 2021)
1.73 km
St George's CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(January 16, 2019)
1.79 km
St Barnabas CofE Primary School Good
(October 5, 2017)
1.83 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR1 2AP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Waterside Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
7.94 km
Severnside Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 24, 2020
7.97 km
The Walkers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.97 km
The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
8.05 km
Ms Hill Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
8.12 km
Hamilton House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 11, 2021
8.12 km
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 23, 2019
8.12 km
Chirkenhill Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
April 20, 2022
8.33 km
Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
8.34 km
Leigh Sinton Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 24, 2021
8.34 km
Leigh Sinton Post Office \& Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 3, 2017
8.34 km
Madresfield Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
January 23, 2012
8.51 km
Madresfield Early Years Centre School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
8.54 km
Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall Other catering premises Exempt
May 15, 2014
8.66 km
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2021
8.71 km
The Malvern Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 4, 2021
8.71 km
Clarence Park Village Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 12, 2021
8.72 km
Curry Box Retailers - other Exempt
8.76 km
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
8.79 km
Card Factory Retailers - other Exempt
8.79 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WR1 2AP - Data from Apr 2022

City Walls Road Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Cathedral Bus Stop/Station 214 m
King's School Bus Stop/Station 240 m
Sidbury Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Sidbury Bus Stop/Station 284 m
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station Rail 708 m
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station Rail 725 m
Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station Rail 787 m
Gloucestershire Airport Air 32.78 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR1 2AP - Data from Dec 2021

Woodside Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Gorse Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.89 km
Ketch Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Leopard Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.24 km
Nunnery Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Grove Farm Reservoir Inland Water 2.94 km
Crookbarrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.17 km
Tolladine Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.33 km
Swinesherd Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.56 km
Hunting Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.56 km
Coronation Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.65 km
North Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.85 km
Kempsey Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.97 km
Warndon Wood Woodland Or Forest 4 km

Location

Country England
County Worcestershire
Latitude 52.18942400
Longitude -2.21698900
OS Easting 385263
OS Northing 0254598
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5530
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Mercia

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Worcester
County Electorial Division Rainbow Hill ED
Electoral Ward Cathedral
Local Authority District Worcester
Region / Government Office Region West Midlands
European Electoral Region West Midlands
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Worcestershire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Herefordshire and Worcestershire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000237
Travel To Work Area Worcester and Kidderminster

NHS

NHS England Region Midlands
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Worcestershire
Cancer Alliance West Midlands
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
West Midlands
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Worcester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Worcester BUASD
Workplace Zone E33023046
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Worcester 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Worcester 011F
Output Area / Small Area 4A2