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WR5

WORCESTER

Worcestershire, West Midlands, England

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WR5 covers WORCESTER in Worcestershire, West Midlands.

Avg price £315,999
1yr change ▼ 10.7%
Crime 64% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£315,999

▼ 10.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

10% above national avg

Crime Rate

29.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

64% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

354 Mbps

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.

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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

£302K £311K £320K £329K £338K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,017

Population

67

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.

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354.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WR5 WORCESTER

What is the average house price in WR5 WORCESTER?
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 WORCESTER 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 is the population of WR5 WORCESTER?
The population of WR5 (WORCESTER) is approximately 138,017 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WR5 WORCESTER?
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.

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