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About

Arboretum ward sits on Worcester's southwestern edge, bordered by the River Severn to the east. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing estates. Its streets are arranged in a largely grid-like pattern, providing a direct route into the city centre. The ward's eastern boundary is defined by the river and its walking paths, which offer views across the water.

The ward's namesake, Worcester's Arboretum, is a formal Victorian park with manicured gardens and a distinctive, ornate bandstand. This green space is a central feature for local recreation. The area is also home to the Worcester Royal Infirmary's main site, a significant local employer. Residential life here is supported by several local schools and shopping parades along main roads like Bromyard Road.

Area overview

On average Arboretum has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Arboretum is £49,094 per year. There are 3 schools in Arboretum: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Arboretum

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £264K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Arboretum area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arboretum over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£621,690£—
Semi-Detached14£268,750£318
Terraced58£230,000£269
Flats37£124,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arboretum

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arboretum.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,500£184,950£202,250£160,000
2017£269,000£143,000£190,000£160,000
2018£257,500£123,000£207,500£175,000
2019£328,500£115,000£225,000£172,750
2020£297,500£133,250£208,050£185,000
2021£300,000£134,250£243,500£187,500
2022£335,000£135,000£265,000£230,650
2023£495,000£131,250£267,500£222,000
2024£527,500£145,000£290,000£230,000
2025£339,190£128,500£280,000£228,500
2026£885,000£120,000£230,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arboretum.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arboretum.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£241£213£194
2017£231£208£207£200
2018£257£215£216£209
2019£227£221£232£214
2020£309£219£240£227
2021£317£225£265£230
2022£301£240£287£258
2023£328£220£260£249
2024£342£271£284£270
2025£338£221£294£268
2026£223£319£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arboretum.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arboretum in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Worcester district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,139
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,010
Band H£4,812

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Arboretum ward.

Local councillors

Hannah Cooper

Arboretum - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Karen Lewing

Arboretum - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Arboretum

What is the average house price in Arboretum?

The median sale price in Arboretum is £210,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Arboretum?

Arboretum has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Arboretum?

Arboretum scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Arboretum sits around rank 15,820 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Arboretum?

The average household income in Arboretum is around £49,094 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Arboretum?

Arboretum is represented by 2 elected councillors: Hannah Cooper (Green Party) and Karen Lewing (Green Party).

All postcodesin Arboretum

WR11QG

Flagmeadow Walk

WR38LN

Lansdowne Rise

WR11NL

Washington Street

WR13HE

Sandys Road

WR11PR

Chestnut Walk

WR13LB

Arboretum

WR11EQ

Foregate Street

WR11QE

Cumberland Street

WR11NA

Arboretum

WR13LJ

Barbourne Crescent

WR11LW

Sansome Walk

WR11NG

East Street

WR11PZ

White Ladies Close

WR11QP

Shrubbery Avenue

WR11NR

Barry Street

WR11NQ

Middle Street

WR38XF

Milret Close

WR11LU

Sansome Walk

WR38LA

Mayfield Avenue

WR13HZ

Thorneloe Road

WR13AJ

Langdale Road

WR11ND

Arboretum Road

WR11PL

Sansome Mews

WR38AA

Merrimans Hill Road

WR11HA

St Marys Street

WR13JY

Thorneloe Walk

WR11HL

Surman Street

WR11LX

Sansome Walk

WR11JD

Upper Tything

WR11RD

St Georges Lane North

WR38JZ

Mayfield Avenue

WR11SF

Barbourne Road

WR13ET

Barbourne Lane

WR13JN

Lyttleton Street

WR11NN

Southfield Street

WR11PA

Chestnut Street

WR11RU

Barbourne Road

WR11PD

Lower Chestnut Street

WR13JQ

Townsend Street

WR38JE

Lansdowne Crescent

WR11QD

Lansdowne Street

WR11PG

Little Chestnut Street

WR13JG

Selborne Road West

WR11NP

Lowell Street

WR11DN

Foregate Street

WR11NU

Sansome Walk

WR11SR

Lansdowne Terrace

WR38LE

Merrimans Hill Road

WR38LQ

Birchfield Close

WR13JA

Selborne Road

WR13JP

Pitchcroft Lane

WR13EX

Waterworks Road

WR11LN

Sansome Walk

WR11HD

The Tything

WR13JW

Pitchcroft Lane

WR11NB

Arboretum Road

WR13JR

Barbourne Terrace

WR11HB

Sansome Walk

WR11SP

Lansdowne Road

WR11NW

Westbury Street

WR38LU

Abberley View

WR11HX

St Georges Square

WR38LG

Goodrest Walk

WR11LH

Sansome Walk

WR13FD

Gheluvelt Villas

WR11RP

Barbourne Road

WR38XB

St Egwine Close

WR38JP

Cyril Road

WR11NT

Northfield Street

WR11PB

Lower Chestnut Street

WR11YD

Pierpoint Street

WR11DU

Foregate Street

WR11QQ

Flagmeadow Walk

WR13FE

Gheluvelt Mews

WR11PU

Little London

WR11DT

Foregate Street

WR13LF

Tredennyke Mews

WR11HS

Little London

WR11NJ

Southfield Street

WR38JN

Harvey Walk

WR11ST

Lansdowne Road

WR11NH

Southfield Street

WR13JH

Somers Road

WR11PT

Tennis Walk

WR38LH

Merrimans Walk

WR38LW

Merrimans Hill Road

WR38LB

Gillam Street

WR38AE

Goodrest Close

WR11NS

Northfield Street

WR38LL

Till Street

WR11PN

Taylors Lane

WR11QU

Flagmeadow Walk

WR11HT

Barbourne Road

WR11QF

Lansdowne Street

WR11RE

St Georges Lane North

WR11TA

Pierpoint Street

WR11PP

Chestnut Walk

WR11SA

Barbourne Road

WR11LL

Little Southfield Street

WR11QB

White Ladies Walk