WR6 — WORCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WR6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WR6 is £575,319, which is 38% above the Worcestershire average of £417,033.

Properties in WR6 cost 100.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WR6 have fallen 0.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£549,118	240
Semi-detached	£331,105	109
Terraced	£332,717	35
Flat	£263,414	12
All types	£575,319	451

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WR6

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WR6 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WR6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WR6 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Clifton upon Teme Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Abberley Parochial VC Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Our Place School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Chantry School	Secondary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

103,913

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WR6 are 231.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 79% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

231.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

53%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WR6 is collected by Wyre Forest. The Band D rate is £2,112/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

WR6 — WORCESTER

Area Summary

WR6 (WORCESTER) offers above-average property prices (£575,319, 100% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (231 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 WR6?

The average house price in WR6 (WORCESTER) is £575,319, based on 451 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 100% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.6% over the past year.

Is WR6 a safe area to live?

Crime in WR6 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WR6?

There are 11 schools in or near WR6. 9% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WR6?

Council tax in WR6 is collected by Wyre Forest. The Band D rate is £2,112 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WR6?

The average broadband download speed in WR6 is 231 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises, ultrafast to 53%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WR6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in WR6 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 103,913.