The postcode WR1 2AU is located in Worcester, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in October 2002.WR1 2AU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WR1 2AU 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 2AU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WR1 2AU is Carden Close which is centered 29 m away.
The nearest bus stop is City Walls Road and is 163 m away. The closest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station, 682 m away.
The closest primary school to WR1 2AU (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 2AU is The Swan Inn and is 8.16 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 8.45 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for WR1 2AU is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Worcestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WR1 2AU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WR1 2AU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WR1 2AU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | October 2002 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WR1 2AU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 336 m | |
| The King's School | Independent school | 2-19 | 432 m | |
| Fort Royal | Special school | 2-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 432 m |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.05 km |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.35 km | |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.36 km | |
| St Clement's CofE Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 1.44 km | |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.49 km | |
| Hollymount School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 1.59 km |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 1.7 km | |
| Pitmaston Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 8, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Riversides School | Special school | 7-16 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.73 km |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 1.76 km |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2019) | 1.77 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR1 2AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 8.05 km | |
| Severnside Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2020 | 8.05 km | |
| The Walkers | Awaiting Inspection | 8.05 km | |
| The Swan Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 8.16 km | |
| Ms Hill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 8.23 km | |
| Hamilton House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 8.23 km | |
| The Royal Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 23, 2019 | 8.23 km | |
| Chirkenhill Farm Bed & Breakfast | Exempt April 20, 2022 | 8.43 km | |
| Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 8.45 km | |
| Leigh Sinton Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 24, 2021 | 8.45 km | |
| Leigh Sinton Post Office \& Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2017 | 8.45 km | |
| Madresfield Working Mens Club | Exempt January 23, 2012 | 8.62 km | |
| Madresfield Early Years Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 8.65 km | |
| Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall | Exempt May 15, 2014 | 8.76 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2021 | 8.81 km | |
| The Malvern Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 8.81 km | |
| Clarence Park Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 8.83 km | |
| Curry Box | Exempt | 8.87 km | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 8.9 km | |
| Card Factory | Exempt | 8.9 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WR1 2AU - Data from Apr 2022
| City Walls Road | 163 m | |
| Cathedral | 310 m | |
| Sidbury | 329 m | |
| King's School | 335 m | |
| Sidbury | 343 m | |
| Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station | 682 m | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 706 m | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 719 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 32.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR1 2AU - Data from Dec 2021
| Woodside Coppice | 1.12 km | |
| Perry Wood | 1.17 km | |
| Gorse Hill | 1.78 km | |
| Leopard Hill | 2.13 km | |
| Nunnery Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Ketch Coppice | 2.29 km | |
| Grove Farm Reservoir | 3.04 km | |
| Crookbarrow Hill | 3.15 km | |
| Tolladine Wood | 3.22 km | |
| Swinesherd Copse | 3.48 km | |
| Hunting Grove | 3.57 km | |
| Coronation Copse | 3.58 km | |
| North Hill | 3.75 km | |
| Warndon Wood | 3.9 km | |
| Kempsey Grove | 4.03 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.18996600 |
| Longitude | -2.21566100 |
| OS Easting | 385354 |
| OS Northing | 0254658 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000237 |
| Travel To Work Area | Worcester and Kidderminster |
| 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 |
| 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 |