WR3 — WORCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WR3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WR3 is £327,302, which is 22% below the Worcestershire average of £417,033.

Properties in WR3 cost 14.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WR3 have fallen 5.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£473,503	263
Semi-detached	£293,401	330
Terraced	£249,220	222
Flat	£157,335	117
All types	£327,302	963

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WR3

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

With 39.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WR3 has a crime rate well 51% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WR3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WR3 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Claines CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hindlip CofE First School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
St Barnabas CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The River School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,017

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WR3 are 323.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

323.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WR3 is collected by Wychavon. The Band D rate is £2,002/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

WR3 — WORCESTER

Area Summary

WR3 (WORCESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£327,302), low crime (51% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (323 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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£335K

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£328K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WR3?

The average house price in WR3 (WORCESTER) is £327,302, based on 963 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.5% over the past year.

Is WR3 a safe area to live?

Crime in WR3 is significantly below the national average (39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WR3?

There are 9 schools in or near WR3. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WR3?

Council tax in WR3 is collected by Wychavon. The Band D rate is £2,002 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WR3?

The average broadband download speed in WR3 is 323 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WR3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WR3 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,017.