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Barbourne & Rainbow Hill

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About

Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is a residential district north of Worcester city centre, defined by its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing along tree-lined streets. The area is anchored by the Worcester to Birmingham Canal, which provides a green corridor for walking and cycling. Local commerce is concentrated on the main thoroughfares, serving the community with independent shops and essential services.

The area is notable for its proximity to the Worcester Warriors' Sixways Stadium, a significant local landmark. Gheluvelt Park, named in memory of a World War I battle, offers expansive green space with a children's playground and a memorial pavilion. This creates a distinct character, blending everyday suburban life with specific historical and sporting connections.

Area overview

On average Barbourne & Rainbow Hill has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is £55,109 per year. The median sale price in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is £240,000 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £197,500 and £312,500. There are 4 schools in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Barbourne & Rainbow Hill is home to around 8,302 people, with a population density of about 4,314.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barbourne & Rainbow Hill Population
8,302
Population density
4,314.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.87(-23%)
Shoplifting
11.44(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.32(+5%)
Public order
6.75(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,167
86.33%
Other White
434
5.23%
Pakistani
171
2.06%
African
64
0.77%
Indian
62
0.75%
Total population: 8,302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,409
34.96%
No qualifications
1,231
17.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,174
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
924
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
624
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 6,890

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,326
35.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,239
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
620
16.68%
Other social rented
331
8.91%
Social rents from council
100
2.69%
Total households: 3,717

Property prices in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £286
Sales (last 12 months): 103
Typical range (middle 50%): £198K – £313K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£415,000£330
Semi-Detached29£312,500£319
Terraced44£226,000£279
Flats18£139,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287,475£119,000£200,000£167,500
2017£285,000£154,000£194,000£170,000
2018£287,500£117,500£210,000£180,000
2019£307,500£128,250£220,000£177,000
2020£315,000£115,000£202,000£180,500
2021£337,500£131,500£235,000£187,500
2022£340,000£134,150£262,500£224,000
2023£483,000£117,500£280,000£221,500
2024£382,500£125,000£251,000£217,500
2025£355,000£120,000£270,000£229,000
2026£442,500£152,500£325,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£199£234£200
2017£246£237£214£188
2018£239£180£244£215
2019£263£209£240£222
2020£274£174£232£226
2021£283£212£261£227
2022£287£210£291£259
2023£314£202£312£265
2024£317£200£286£302
2025£342£215£319£267
2026£312£217£320£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barbourne & Rainbow Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barbourne & Rainbow Hill 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.