Worcestershire

County in England

Coordinates:	52.21, -2.21
OS grid ref:	SO 85 56

Worcestershire is a compact county in the West Midlands of England, known for the rolling escarpments of the Malvern Hills and the meandering River Severn which runs through the city of Worcester. The county combines rural lowlands and woodland with a clearly identifiable historic centre in Worcester, home to Worcester Cathedral and where the final battle of the English Civil War was fought in 1651.

Economically the county blends traditional agriculture and food production - the Vale of Evesham is famous for market gardening and soft fruits - with light industry and heritage manufacturing such as the carpet trade around Kidderminster. There are also notable cultural contributions: Worcester is the home of Lea & Perrins sauce and hosts the long-running Three Choirs Festival, one of the world’s oldest choral festivals.

Socially it feels rural and community-minded, with attractive market towns like Evesham, Pershore and Ledbury, a network of canals and the preserved Severn Valley Railway, and large wooded areas such as Wyre Forest for walking and outdoor pursuits. Good road and rail links mean parts of the county act as a commuter hinterland for Birmingham, while still retaining a distinct local character and plenty of independent shops, pubs and annual events.

Local Authority Districts within Worcestershire

Worcestershire postcode districts

B47, B48, B60, B61, B96, B97, B98, DY10, DY11, DY12, DY13, WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5, WR6, WR7, WR8, WR9, WR10, WR11, WR12, WR14, WR15

Most populated places in Worcestershire

Places in Worcestershire

Alvechurch Built-up area
Astwood Bank Built-up area
Badsey Built-up area
Barnt Green Built-up area
Belbroughton Built-up area
Bewdley Built-up area
Bredon Built-up area
Broadway Built-up area
Bromsgrove Built-up area
Droitwich Spa Built-up area
Evesham Built-up area
Fernhill Heath Built-up area
Great Malvern Built-up area
Hagley Built-up area
Hartlebury Built-up area
Harvington Built-up area
Honeybourne Built-up area
Inkberrow Built-up area
Kempsey Built-up area
Kidderminster Built-up area
Kington Parish
Lower Broadheath Built-up area
Pershore Built-up area
Redditch Built-up area
Romsley Built-up area
South Littleton Built-up area
Stoke Prior Built-up area
Stourport-on-Severn Built-up area
Tenbury Wells Built-up area
Upton upon Severn Built-up area
Worcester Built-up area
Wychbold Built-up area