Barbourne and Northwick are located just north of Worcester city centre. These sought-after areas run along the banks to the east of the River Severn and alongside the Pitchcroft, Worcester’s national hunt-racing circuit.

Worcester benefits from access to two M5 junctions (six and seven) and mainline rail links from two central stations, one of which is located just south of Barbourne.

“Running alongside the River Severn, these leafy areas are amongst the most sought-after locations in Worcester.”

Local amenities

Both Barbourne and Northwick have access to local convenience stores, pubs, takeaways and other retailers along the main roads skirting the areas. Nearby Worcester city centre offers a good range of highstreet shops.

Schooling in the area is good, with two local primary schools and many independent schools in the region. The areas also benefit from a local health centre and access to allotments.

Leisure and pleasure

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the close proximity to the River Severn offers beautiful riverside walks. Gheluvelt Park, named in the top 3 parks across the country in 2015, separates the areas of Barbourneand Northwick.

The Pitchcroft, Worcester’s famous racecourse, is within walking distance and Sports fans can also enjoy premiership rugby from the Worcester Warriors, and top-flight cricket at the iconic New Road Stadium.

Employment

Worcestershire boasts a relatively low unemployment rate with high UK migration into the area.

The region is recognised as a strategically strong location due to its position on the motorway network. To the east of the city, the Worcester Growth Corridor (including Worcester SIX) development is forecast to bring 6,800 jobs to the area by 2024.

Travel links

Proximity to Worcester’s centre allows easy access to the city’s railway stations with the new Worcester Parkway within a short drive time. These provide services to Birmingham, Cheltenham, Gloucester and London.They are planning to increase services to the capital to two per hour.

Junctions six and seven of the M5 provide easy access to the Northand the South West.

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