WR2 — WORCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WR2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WR2 is £334,875, which is 20% below the Worcestershire average of £417,033.

Properties in WR2 cost 16.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WR2 have fallen 6.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£443,688	593
Semi-detached	£274,778	637
Terraced	£241,109	339
Flat	£153,981	66
All types	£334,875	1689

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WR2

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

With 43.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WR2 has a crime rate well 46% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WR2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WR2 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Pitmaston Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hallow CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit	Other	Not inspected	mi
University of Worcester	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

83,227

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WR2 are 303.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

303.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WR2 is collected by Malvern Hills. The Band D rate is £2,082/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

WR2 — WORCESTER

Area Summary

WR2 (WORCESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£334,875), low crime (46% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (303 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WR2?

The average house price in WR2 (WORCESTER) is £334,875, based on 1689 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 17% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.2% over the past year.

Is WR2 a safe area to live?

Crime in WR2 is significantly below the national average (43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WR2?

There are 14 schools in or near WR2. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WR2?

Council tax in WR2 is collected by Malvern Hills. The Band D rate is £2,082 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WR2?

The average broadband download speed in WR2 is 303 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WR2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in WR2 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 83,227.