WR3 8LQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WR3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WR which means Worcester.
- Postal District. In our case WR3.
- Postal Sector. In our case WR3 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.
The regional mail center for the post area WR is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WR3 8LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WR3 8LQ postcode have the street address of Birchfield Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WR3 8LQ postcode is home to a bustling 68 residents!
WR3 8LQ is within the city of Worcester.
The WR3 8LQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WR3 8LQ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in WR3 8LQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WR3 8LQ
The telephone area code for WR3 8LQ is 01905 Worcester.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 52.2042416219 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.21641771658 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Worcester Racecourse
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 38.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 81.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 82.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Thunder | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 66.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Thunder | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 65.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 80.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 36.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 74.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 61.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 79.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 50.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 51.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 38.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 42.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 22.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 23.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 26.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 60.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 43.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | SW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 48.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 50.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
WR3 8LQ has an average download speed of 48.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,470 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
25% of postcodes (293,942) have slower broadband speeds.
75% of postcodes (889,229) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 12.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
WR3 8LQ has an average upload speed of 12.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,011 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
39% of postcodes (462,994) have slower upload speeds.
60% of postcodes (711,636) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9PG
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01905452772
Oasis Academy Warndon
Address: Oasis Academy Warndon, Edgeworth Close, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9PE
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01905453530
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Address: Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School, St Albans Close, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1PP
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01905354800
Cranham Primary School
Address: Cranham Primary School, Tetbury Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9LS
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01905452437
Cranham Primary School
Address: Cranham Primary School, Tetbury Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9LS
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact:
Carnforth School
Address: Carnforth School, Carnforth Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9HG
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01905701099
The Fairfield Community Primary School
Address: The Fairfield Community Primary School, Carnforth Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9HG
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact:
Hollymount School
Address: Hollymount School, Hollymount Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9SG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 0190523159
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Address: St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Green Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8NZ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 0190522766
Perdiswell Primary School
Address: Perdiswell Primary School, Bilford Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8QA
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Address: Red Hill CofE Primary School, Midhurst Close, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2HX
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01905352524
Northwick Manor Primary School
Address: Northwick Manor Primary School, Northwick Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7EA
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01905454430
Northwick Manor Primary School
Address: Northwick Manor Primary School, Northwick Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7EA
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
St George's CofE Primary School
Address: St George's CofE Primary School, St George's Lane North, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1RD
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01905619454
St George's Catholic Primary School
Address: St George's Catholic Primary School, Thorneloe Walk, Barbourne, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3JY
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 0190525841
Stanley Road Primary School
Address: Stanley Road Primary School, Stanley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1BD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact:
St Clement's CofE Primary
Address: St Clement's CofE Primary, Henwick Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 5NS
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester
Address: Tudor Grange Academy Worcester, Bilford Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8HN
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01905454627
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Address: Bishop Perowne CofE College, Merriman's Hill Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8LE
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: 01905746800
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Address: Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, Timberdine Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2XD
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01905352615
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Address: Christopher Whitehead Language College, Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4AF
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01905423906
Nearest Dentists
EPWORTH HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 SHRUBBERY AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 1QN
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
ST MARYS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 ST. MARYS STREET, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 1HA
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
THE BEECHES DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 2 BEECH AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR3 8PZ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
MOOR STREET CLINIC
Address: 7 MOOR STREET, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 3DB
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 127 OMBERSLEY ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR3 7BT
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: TRINITY GATE MEWS, 39 ST. NICHOLAS STREET, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 1UW
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SCALES PHARMACY
Address: 40-42 ASTWOOD ROAD, RAINBOW HILL, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR3 8EZ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 23822
SCALES PHARMACY
Address: 37-38 UPPER TYTHING, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 1JZ
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 22136
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: BARBOURNE HOUSE, 44 DROITWICH ROAD, WORCESTER, WR3 7LH
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 27446
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: SILVER STREET, LOWESMOOR, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 2DA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 680300
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 4-5 ST. SWITHINS STREET, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 2PY
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 24018
KITSONS PHARMACY
Address: 12 BROAD STREET, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 3LH
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 22861
Nearest Opticians
NIC SPROSON LTD - THE OPTICIAN
Address: 52 BARBOURNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 1JA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
THE VISION FACTORY
Address: UNIT 10F, SHRUB HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WORCESTER, WR4 9EL
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
CHEC WORCESTER
Address: UNIT 7A-7B, MARTINS QUARTER, SILVER STREET, WORCESTER, WR1 2DA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
ACTONS OPTICIANS
Address: 10 CORNMARKET, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 2DR
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
TAHA INVESTMENT (WORCESTER)
Address: 7 ST. SWITHINS STREET, WORCESTER, WR1 2PY
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [WORCESTER]
Address: 6-9 BROAD STREET, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 3LH
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
THORNELOE LODGE SURGERY
Address: 29 BARBOURNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 1RU
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 726444
BARBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BARBOURNE HOUSE, 44 DROITWICH ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR3 7LH
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 22888
ALBANY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: ALBANY TERRACE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 3DU
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 26086
FARRIER HOUSE SURGERY
Address: FARRIER HOUSE, FARRIER STREET, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR1 3BH
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 879100
ST MARTIN'S GATE SURGERY
Address: TURNPIKE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, 37 NEWTOWN ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 1EZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 363351
HARESFIELD HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 37 NEWTOWN ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR5 1HG
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01905 368503
Transport Links
Train Stations
Worcester Shrub Hill
Address: Worcester Shrub Hill station, Shrub Hill, off Shrub Hill Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9EJ
Postcode: WR4 9EJ
Line: Cotswold Line|Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster line
Company:
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.72 miles
Worcester Foregate Street
Address: Worcester Foregate Street station, Foregate Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1DB
Postcode: WR1 1DB
Line: Cotswold Line|Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster line
Company:
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.68 miles
Worcestershire Parkway
Address: Worcestershire Parkway station, Whittington Road, Norton, Worcestershire, WR7 4RD
Postcode: WR7 4RD
Line: Cotswold Line|Bristol to Brimingham Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.08 miles
Droitwich Spa
Address: Droitwich Spa station, off Union Lane, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 9BD
Postcode: WR9 9BD
Line: Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster line
Company:
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.06 miles
Malvern Link
Address: Malvern Link station, Worcester Road, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, WR14 1SW
Postcode: WR14 1SW
Line: Cotswold Line
Company:
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.99 miles
Pershore
Address: Pershore station, Station Road, Pinvin, near Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 6FG
Postcode: WR10 6FG
Line: Cotswold Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.99 miles
Hartlebury
Address: Hartlebury station, Station Road, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4HB
Postcode: DY10 4HB
Line: Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster line
Company:
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.00 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Worcester |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Tom Collins |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Worcestershire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Worcestershire Libraries | Worcestershire County CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £217,500 | £117,984 | £167,742 | 2 |
| 2018 | £212,500 | £212,500 | £212,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | £217,500 | £217,500 | £217,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £280,000 | £270,000 | £251,250 | 4 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Pheasant Street, WORCESTER, WR1 2DZ | 1.07 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Foregate Street, WORCESTER, WR1 1DB | 1.07 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Silver Street, WORCESTER, WR1 2DA | 1.22 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Lidl, Droitwich Road, WORCESTER, WR3 7JU | 1.28 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, Friary Walk, WORCESTER, WR1 3LE | 1.34 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Foley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 7PT | 11.15 miles | Directions to Foley Road |
| Ipsley Street, Redditch, B98 7AH | 13.80 miles | Directions to Ipsley Street |
| Hopwod Park S/a, Jct 2, Alvechurch, B48 7AU | 15.85 miles | Directions to Hopwod Park S/a, Jct 2 |
| Frankley Msa, Birmingham, B32 4AR | 17.63 miles | Directions to Frankley Msa |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Foregate, WORCESTER, WR1 3QF | 0.75 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Foregate, WORCESTER, WR1 3QF |
| McDonald's, Elgar Retail Park, Blackpole Road, WORCESTER, WR3 8HP | 0.78 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Elgar Retail Park, Blackpole Road, WORCESTER, WR3 8HP |
| McDonald's, Hylton Road, WORCESTER, WR2 5JS | 1.01 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Hylton Road, WORCESTER, WR2 5JS |
| McDonald's, Townsend Way, MALVERN, WR14 1PY | 6.21 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Townsend Way, MALVERN, WR14 1PY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Elgar Retail Park, Blackpole Road, WORCESTER, WR3 8HP | 0.78 miles | Directions to KFC Worcester - Elgar Retail Park |
| KFC, Hornhill Road, WORCESTER, WR4 0SX | 2.19 miles | Directions to KFC Worcester - Hornhill Road |
| KFC, Charford Road, BROMSGROVE, B60 3NJ | 10.52 miles | Directions to KFC Bromsgrove - Charford Road |
| KFC, Stourport Road, KIDDERMINSTER, DY11 7BW | 11.57 miles | Directions to KFC Kidderminster - Stourport Road |
| KFC, Twyford, EVESHAM, WR11 4TP | 13.18 miles | Directions to KFC Evesham - A46 Twyford Services |