St. John's
Ward in Worcester, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.189, -2.238 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 83 54 |
| Dialling code: | 01905 (Worcester) |
St. John's sits just to the west of Worcester city centre in Worcestershire, England, and combines Victorian terraces and interwar housing with pockets of newer development. Its proximity to the River Severn and the city's canal network gives it easy access to the riverside and makes it popular with commuters who work in the centre.
The ward has a strong community feel, with local shops, pubs and community centres alongside historic churches that reflect 19th‑century growth. It also benefits from being close to cultural landmarks such as Worcester Cathedral and the University of Worcester, and recent regeneration schemes and grassroots groups have focused on improving facilities and affordable housing.
Postcode districts covering St. John's
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.6 miles
- Dudley 22.4 miles
- Gloucester 23.4 miles
- Solihull 23.9 miles
- Cheltenham 21.5 miles
- Worcester 1.3 miles
- Redditch 15 miles
- Hereford 22.2 miles
- Kidderminster 13.3 miles
- Stourbridge 18.6 miles
- Halesowen 19.9 miles
- Bromsgrove 12.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cathedral Ward 0.6 miles
- Dines Green & Grove Farm Ward 0.6 miles
- Lower Wick & Pitmaston Ward 0.7 miles
- St. Clement Ward 0.8 miles
- Arboretum Ward 1 mile
- Fort Royal Ward 1.2 miles
- Rushwick Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Worcester Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Battenhall Ward 1.7 miles
- St. Stephen Ward 1.7 miles
- Rainbow Hill Ward 1.8 miles
- Broadheath Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in St. John's
WR2 5LY, WR2 5AH, WR2 5JD, WR2 5BA, WR2 4AQ, WR2 5HS, WR2 5AA, WR2 5ND, WR2 4AD … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 27.6 miles
- East Midlands Airport 58.6 miles
- Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near St. John's Ad
- The Hop Merchant's House 0.8 miles
- Boutique by Browns 0.6 miles
- The Bell Inn 4 1.6 miles
- Diglis House Hotel 4 0.7 miles
- Halfway House 4 3.1 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 3.5 miles
- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel 4 0.8 miles
- Hadley Bowling Green Inn 4.9 miles
- Cotford Hotel 3 6.4 miles
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 6.6 miles
Schools in St. John's
- Christopher Whitehead Language College Secondary
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Worcester University 0.6 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 0.7 miles
- The Commandery Museum 0.9 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 1.1 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 2 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 2.9 miles
- Westwood House Estate 5.8 miles
- Croome Court Estate 6.9 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 7.6 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 8.4 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 11.3 miles
- Aggborough Stadium 13.2 miles