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Battenhall & Diglis

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About

Battenhall sits to the south‑east of Worcester city centre and is primarily a residential area with a mix of terraces, semis and post‑war housing. The road network here gives direct routes out of the city for commuting and local shops and community halls serve day‑to‑day needs. Pockets of green space break up the streets and small playing fields provide outdoor space for family use. The neighbourhood has a steady local rhythm rather than a defined high street, and many streets open onto quieter lanes and short walks toward the river corridor.

Diglis occupies the riverbank where the River Severn widens and is defined by its working waterways. The lock and the island at Diglis form part of the navigation and are visible from riverside paths that run along moorings and towpaths. The area mixes a compact cluster of waterside housing and boat facilities with public access along the bank, and the lock keepers’ structures and boating activity mark it out as a riverside place focused on navigation and river use.

Area overview

On average Battenhall & Diglis has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Battenhall & Diglis is £58,483 per year. There are 7 schools in Battenhall & Diglis: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Battenhall & Diglis is home to around 8,991 people, with a population density of about 3,033.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Battenhall & Diglis Population
8,991
Population density
3,033.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.47(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.35(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.23(-15%)
Public order
4.56(-25%)
Vehicle crime
3.78(-42%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,484
83.28%
Other White
479
5.33%
Pakistani
360
4.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
87
0.97%
Other Asian
77
0.86%
Total population: 8,987

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,167
42.43%
Level 3 (A level)
1,320
17.68%
No qualifications
951
12.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
916
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
594
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 7,464

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,453
36.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,319
33.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
711
17.96%
Other social rented
248
6.26%
Other forms of private rent
92
2.32%
Total households: 3,959

Property prices in Battenhall & Diglis

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Battenhall & Diglis area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £834,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Battenhall & Diglis in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battenhall & Diglis over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached31£465,000£3,958
Flats47£200,000£3,067
Semi-Detached41£275,000£3,421
Terraced44£252,500£3,039

10 years median price trend in Battenhall & Diglis

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battenhall & Diglis.

All postcodes in Battenhall & Diglis

WR53GF

Crossley Road

WR52EP

Foxwell Street

WR52LZ

Staplow Road

WR12NQ

Mill Street

WR53DU

Cavendish Street

WR12NH

Mill Street

WR52BX

Battenhall Road

WR53DQ

Diglis Lane

WR52BZ

Eastnor Close

WR52NG

Kilbury Drive

WR52HU

Arundel Drive

WR52LX

Spetchley Road

WR53DT

Orchard Street

WR53AA

Bath Road

WR53EG

St Marks Court

WR53GA

Basin Road

WR53DH

Waverley Street

WR53AQ

Bath Road

WR52DB

Evendine Close

WR52BY

Chase End Close

WR52BU

Battenhall Road

WR51QA

Prestwich Avenue

WR52HS

Goodwood Close

WR52BG

Timberdine Avenue

WR12BF

Basin Road

WR52JU

Whittington Road

WR53AP

Barnes Way

WR52HH

Sebright Avenue

WR52ES

Livingstone Street

WR51RG

Nunnery Lane

WR12NG

Mill Street

WR52NF

Ludstock Close

WR53FN

Diglis Road

WR53GH

Crossley Road

WR52JB

Hailsham Close

WR53EZ

Bath Road

WR52JS

Marlborough Street

WR51RE

Hillery Road

WR53ET

Bath Road

WR53DE

Diglis Dock Road

WR12BQ

Princes Drive

WR52JD

Battenhall Avenue

WR52NL

Spetchley Road

WR53FR

Basin Road

WR53GE

Diglis Dock Road

WR52NB

Dinchall Road

WR52ER

Cannon Street

WR53DY

Orchard Street

WR53GD

Layland Walk

WR52GA

Whittington Road

WR52LA

Bolston Road

WR51QD

Mortlake Avenue

WR52FX

Gotland Road

WR52HY

Arundel Drive

WR12NF

Severn Street

WR12GJ

Armstrong Drive

WR53AB

Bath Road

WR52JX

Whittington Road

WR53DA

Basin Road

WR52FW

Birch Meadow

WR12GE

Armstrong Drive

WR53DF

Navigation Road

WR52NH

Bronsil Close

WR52JT

London Road

WR53DN

Osier Close

WR53AE

Bath Road

WR53FA

Basin Road

WR52JN

London Road

WR53BF

Diglis Court

WR52NP

Spetchley Road

WR12PP

Princes Drive

WR53BS

Diglis Dock Road

WR52DE

Battenhall Rise

WR53GB

Basin Road

WR52AP

Woolhope Road

WR52NA

Staplow Road

WR52HR

Goodwood Avenue

WR12NL

Portland Street

WR53EB

Cherry Street

WR52HJ

Sebright Avenue

WR12BX

Mill Street

WR53FY

Woodhouse Close

WR52ND

Dinchall Road

WR52JZ

Battenhall Avenue

WR12NS

Diglis Avenue

WR52HW

Battenhall Avenue

WR53AJ

Ransome Avenue

WR52BB

Oaklands Court

WR12PH

Princes Drive

WR12AA

Armstrong Drive

WR52LT

Spetchley Road

WR53GJ

Cartwright Walk

WR52LS

Spetchley Road

WR53GL

Diglis Road

WR51RH

Hazewood Close

WR53AT

Bath Road

WR53FX

Cavalier Crescent

WR52AT

Green Hill

WR52HX

Midhurst Close

WR52HT

Lancing Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.