WR4 — WORCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WR4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WR4 is £327,644, which is 21% below the Worcestershire average of £417,033.

Properties in WR4 cost 14.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WR4 have risen 13.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£356,798	249
Semi-detached	£228,910	324
Terraced	£216,660	291
Flat	£105,559	83
All types	£327,644	966

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WR4

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

With 99.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WR4 has a crime rate significantly 22% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WR4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WR4 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Oasis Academy Warndon	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Regency High School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Hollymount School	Primary	Good	mi
The Aspire Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi
Cranham Primary School	Primary	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 WR4 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WR4 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

WR4 — WORCESTER

Area Summary

WR4 (WORCESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£327,644), higher-than-average crime (22% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (382 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WR4?

The average house price in WR4 (WORCESTER) is £327,644, based on 966 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 13.8% over the past year.

Is WR4 a safe area to live?

Crime in WR4 is above the national average (99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (40.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WR4?

There are 8 schools in or near WR4. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WR4?

Council tax in WR4 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 WR4?

The average broadband download speed in WR4 is 382 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WR4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WR4 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,017.