WR1 — WORCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WR1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WR1 is £320,675, which is 23% below the Worcestershire average of £417,033.

Properties in WR1 cost 11.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WR1 have fallen 21.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£603,875	25
Semi-detached	£361,035	60
Terraced	£262,384	259
Flat	£160,374	290
All types	£320,675	700

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WR1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 171.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WR1 has a crime rate significantly 111% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

61.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

6.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

31.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

35.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WR1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WR1 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St George's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The King's School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Royal Grammar School Worcester	Other	Not inspected	mi
Riversides School	Other	Not inspected	mi
St George's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

106,671

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

19.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WR1 are 333.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WR1 is collected by Worcester. The Band D rate is £2,036/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WR1 — WORCESTER

Area Summary

WR1 (WORCESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£320,675), higher-than-average crime (111% above national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (333 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WR2

WORCESTER

£335K

▼ 6.2% YoY

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£327K

▼ 5.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WR1?

The average house price in WR1 (WORCESTER) is £320,675, based on 700 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 21.4% over the past year.

Is WR1 a safe area to live?

Crime in WR1 is above the national average (171.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (61.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (31.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WR1?

There are 5 schools in or near WR1. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WR1?

Council tax in WR1 is collected by Worcester. The Band D rate is £2,036 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WR1?

The average broadband download speed in WR1 is 333 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WR1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in WR1 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 106,671.