WR5 — WORCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WR5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WR5 is £315,999, which is 24% below the Worcestershire average of £417,033.

Properties in WR5 cost 10.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WR5 have fallen 10.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£420,019	484
Semi-detached	£274,800	517
Terraced	£241,408	395
Flat	£184,619	207
All types	£315,999	1642

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WR5

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

With 29.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WR5 has a crime rate well 64% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WR5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WR5 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Whittington CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Red Hill CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
New College Worcester (NMSS)	Other	Not inspected	mi
Fort Royal	Other	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 WR5 are 354.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

354.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WR5 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

WR5 — WORCESTER

Area Summary

WR5 (WORCESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£315,999), low crime (64% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (354 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 WR5?

The average house price in WR5 (WORCESTER) is £315,999, based on 1642 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.7% over the past year.

Is WR5 a safe area to live?

Crime in WR5 is significantly below the national average (29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WR5?

There are 17 schools in or near WR5. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WR5?

Council tax in WR5 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 WR5?

The average broadband download speed in WR5 is 354 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WR5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WR5 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,017.