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.
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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.
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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 |
0
Outstanding
1
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
106,671
Population
62
Median Age
29%
Owner-Occupied
73%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
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.
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333.0 Mbps
Avg Download
60.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
99%
Superfast Coverage
88%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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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