The postcode WR1 2AX is located in Worcester, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in March 2015.WR1 2AX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WR1 2AX 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 2AX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to WR1 2AX is Carden Street which is centered 27 m away.
The nearest bus stop is City Walls Road and is 102 m away. The closest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station, 632 m away.
The closest primary school to WR1 2AX (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 2AX 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 8.43 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for WR1 2AX 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 2AX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WR1 2AX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WR1 2AX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | March 2015 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WR1 2AX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 386 m | |
| The King's School | Independent school | 2-19 | 431 m | |
| Fort Royal | Special school | 2-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 504 m |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.07 km |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.28 km | |
| St Clement's CofE Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 1.38 km | |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.42 km | |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Hollymount School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.56 km | |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 1.59 km |
| Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 1.63 km | |
| Riversides School | Special school | 7-16 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.65 km |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Pitmaston Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 8, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 1.71 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR1 2AX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 8.02 km | |
| Severnside Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2020 | 8.08 km | |
| The Walkers | Awaiting Inspection | 8.08 km | |
| The Swan Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2022 | 8.16 km | |
| Hamilton House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 8.21 km | |
| The Royal Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 23, 2019 | 8.21 km | |
| Ms Hill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 8.22 km | |
| Chirkenhill Farm Bed & Breakfast | Exempt April 20, 2022 | 8.4 km | |
| Branches Coffee Hatch At Branches Day Opportunities Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 8.43 km | |
| Leigh Sinton Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 24, 2021 | 8.43 km | |
| Leigh Sinton Post Office \& Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2017 | 8.43 km | |
| Madresfield Working Mens Club | Exempt January 23, 2012 | 8.63 km | |
| Madresfield Early Years Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 8.66 km | |
| Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall | Exempt May 15, 2014 | 8.73 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2021 | 8.82 km | |
| The Malvern Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 8.82 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 2AX - Data from Apr 2022
| City Walls Road | 102 m | |
| Cathedral | 274 m | |
| King's School | 360 m | |
| Sidbury | 382 m | |
| Sidbury | 393 m | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 632 m | |
| Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station | 646 m | |
| Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station | 678 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 32.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR1 2AX - Data from Dec 2021
| Woodside Coppice | 1.19 km | |
| Perry Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Gorse Hill | 1.78 km | |
| Leopard Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Nunnery Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Ketch Coppice | 2.33 km | |
| Grove Farm Reservoir | 3 km | |
| Crookbarrow Hill | 3.22 km | |
| Tolladine Wood | 3.24 km | |
| Hunting Grove | 3.49 km | |
| Swinesherd Copse | 3.53 km | |
| Coronation Copse | 3.65 km | |
| North Hill | 3.81 km | |
| Warndon Wood | 3.92 km | |
| Birchen Grove | 3.99 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.19044100 |
| Longitude | -2.21642400 |
| OS Easting | 385302 |
| OS Northing | 0254711 |
| 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 |