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WR5 Area Report

Worcester

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£275,914
Median Price
Postcode district (WR5)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (WR5)
10
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WR5

Rental Yield
5.2
Price Growth
6.2
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (WR5)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

94
Crimes/month
43
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 85
2025-05: 121
2025-06: 110
2025-07: 103
2025-08: 78
2025-09: 81
2025-10: 93
2025-11: 104
2025-12: 96
2026-01: 67
2026-02: 87
2026-03: 129
2025-042026-03

↓ 0% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Worcester)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

Worcester has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
6
employment
6
education
6
health
6
crime
6
housing
5
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Worcester (the HPI is only published at LAD level). WR5 spans 3 local authorities; Worcester is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the WR5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£250,623
Worcester average
-0.7%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£421,339
Detached
£270,963
Semi-Detached
£229,982
Terraced
£137,303
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £112,801
01/12/2003: £126,377
01/12/2004: £147,863
01/12/2005: £146,852
01/12/2006: £164,520
01/12/2007: £170,497
01/12/2008: £150,037
01/12/2009: £148,164
01/12/2010: £153,659
01/12/2011: £149,293
01/12/2012: £154,266
01/12/2013: £156,562
01/12/2014: £166,034
01/12/2015: £175,581
01/12/2016: £185,490
01/12/2017: £193,148
01/12/2018: £198,335
01/12/2019: £199,854
01/12/2020: £210,162
01/12/2021: £219,615
01/12/2022: £251,997
01/12/2023: £247,765
01/12/2024: £252,412
01/12/2025: £250,623
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

4
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
1
Independent
2
Special
10
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WR5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£373,000
886 sales
Semi-detached
£264,500
885 sales
Terraced
£225,000
655 sales
Flat
£163,000
377 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Worcester. For the headline WR5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.7%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Worcester
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaRegistered Battlefield
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
4
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

50/100

Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

Within ½ mile:9 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.1°C
Avg Temperature
838mm
Annual Rainfall
2678h
Sunshine/Year
20.6 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: August
Now: 20°C, OvercastHumidity: 52%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

39 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.7/5
Average Rating
92%
Rated Good or Very Good
39
Total Establishments
Eden Coffee ShopOther catering premises
5/5
St Peters Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Chee Wei Chinese Take AwayTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Costa Coffee At TescoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Yo! Sushi Store At TescoTakeaway/sandwich shop
Exempt

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

58%
Renewable Energy
57g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

solar 33.1%wind 25.1%nuclear 15.8%gas 12.7%imports 10.5%biomass 2.8%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

29m
Moderateabove sea level

At 29m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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