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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£267
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £263K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £267 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
Detached1£885,000£232
Semi-Detached14£268,750£318
Terraced54£230,000£269
Flats36£124,500£223

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£223£294£268
2026£232£223£319£274
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