WR8 — WORCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WR8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WR8 is £405,489, broadly in line with the Worcestershire average of £417,033.

Properties in WR8 cost 41.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WR8 have fallen 0.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£501,087	170
Semi-detached	£303,888	71
Terraced	£252,540	53
Flat	£141,955	11
All types	£405,489	321

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WR8

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WR8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WR8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WR8 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School	Primary	Good	mi
Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hanley Castle High School	Secondary	Good	mi
Bridge School Malvern	Other	Not inspected	mi
Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

101,949

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WR8 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

83%

Superfast Coverage

53%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WR8 is collected by Tewkesbury. The Band D rate is £2,029/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

WR8 — WORCESTER

Area Summary

WR8 (WORCESTER) offers above-average property prices (£405,489, 41% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (231 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WR8?

The average house price in WR8 (WORCESTER) is £405,489, based on 321 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 41% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.2% over the past year.

Is WR8 a safe area to live?

Crime in WR8 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 (0.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WR8?

There are 6 schools in or near WR8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WR8?

Council tax in WR8 is collected by Tewkesbury. The Band D rate is £2,029 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WR8?

The average broadband download speed in WR8 is 231 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 83% of premises, ultrafast to 53%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WR8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WR8 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 101,949.