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WR8

WORCESTER

Worcestershire, West Midlands, England

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WR8 covers WORCESTER in Worcestershire, West Midlands.

Avg price £405,489
1yr change ▼ 0.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£405,489

▼ 0.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

41% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

231 Mbps

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.

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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

£398K £403K £409K £415K £421K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

101,949

Population

67

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.

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231.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

83%

Superfast Coverage

53%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WR8 WORCESTER

What is the average house price in WR8 WORCESTER?
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 WORCESTER 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 is the population of WR8 WORCESTER?
The population of WR8 (WORCESTER) is approximately 101,949 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WR8 WORCESTER?
There are 6 schools in or near WR8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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