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WR2

WORCESTER

Worcestershire, West Midlands, England

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WR2 covers WORCESTER in Worcestershire, West Midlands.

Avg price £334,875
1yr change ▼ 6.2%
Crime 46% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£334,875

▼ 6.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

17% above national avg

Crime Rate

43.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

46% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

303 Mbps

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.

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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

£323K £328K £334K £339K £344K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

83,227

Population

67

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.

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303.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WR2 WORCESTER

What is the average house price in WR2 WORCESTER?
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 WORCESTER 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 is the population of WR2 WORCESTER?
The population of WR2 (WORCESTER) is approximately 83,227 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WR2 WORCESTER?
There are 14 schools in or near WR2. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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