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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

WR51RJ

Brentwood Close

WR12NP

Willow Street

WR53FT

Woodhouse Close

WR53GT

Crossley Road

WR52JP

Cannon Street

WR12NW

Portland Street

WR51RQ

Nunnery Lane

WR52LP

Spetchley Road

WR52FE

Beltex Drive

WR52AZ

Sebright Avenue

WR53DS

Diglis Road

WR53DG

Orchard Street

WR52HL

Amery Close

WR52DA

The Ridgeway

WR52DW

Romney Way

WR52LW

Whitewood Close

WR51QE

Prestwich Avenue

WR52LY

Aylton Close

WR53GR

Basin Road

WR53AW

Ransome Avenue

WR53DJ

St Marks Close

WR52BD

Timberdine Avenue

WR12GB

Armstrong Drive

WR53DD

Diglis Dock Road

WR53GG

Layland Walk

WR52FD

Brecknock Close

WR52DD

Timberdine Close

WR52QQ

Stuart Rise

WR52GN

Gotland Road

WR53AF

Bath Road

WR52FA

Dalesbred Place

WR53BY

Lower Field Terrace

WR53ER

Bath Road

WR53AN

Field Walk

WR53EY

Norton Close

WR52HN

Battenhall Avenue

WR12GL

Armstrong Drive

WR52NQ

Baynham Drive

WR53AL

Ransome Avenue

WR53HD

Elm Green Close

WR52JF

Battenhall Avenue

WR52FF

Beltex Drive

WR53FQ

Woodhouse Close

WR52NN

Walkers Lane

WR52NJ

Baynham Drive

WR53FU

Woodhouse Close

WR53AH

Bath Road

WR53EU

Barneshall Avenue

WR52FZ

Texel Close

WR12AJ

Armstrong Drive

WR53BP

Diglis Road

WR52JJ

London Road

WR52JH

Battenhall Avenue

WR53DZ

Stanley Street

WR52BS

Battle Road

WR52JE

Bolston Road

WR52JW

Cromwell Crescent

WR52FY

Merino Crescent

WR52JR

London Road

WR53AS

Bunns Road

WR52BP

Battenhall Road

WR52AS

Woolhope Road

WR53EL

Bath Road

WR52NE

Kilbury Drive

WR52HZ

Pevensey Close

WR53BW

Diglis Road

WR53DW

Orchard Street

WR53DX

Cavendish Street

WR53ES

Bath Road

WR52LN

Whitewood Way

WR52JG

London Road

WR53EF

Navigation Road

WR53BN

Field Terrace

WR52JY

Whittington Road

WR52JL

Red Hill Lane

WR12AY

Princes Drive

WR52ET

Foxwell Street

WR12GH

Armstrong Drive

WR53AU

Bath Road

WR52LH

Yew Tree Close

WR12NY

Portland Street

WR52AY

Whittington Gate

WR52LU

Spetchley Road

WR52LR

Spetchley Road

WR12NR

Portland Walk

WR52AR

Woolhope Road

WR12GT

Armstrong Drive

WR53EX

Bath Road

WR53ED

Bath Road

WR12GA

Armstrong Drive

WR53GS

Basin Road

WR53EP

Bath Road

WR53BX

Trow Way

WR52TD

Battenhall

WR53HA

Wheatfield Avenue

WR53HB

Bath Road

WR53EW

Bath Road

WR53EA

Berwick Street

WR52XD

Timberdine Avenue

WR52BT

Battenhall Road

Data Sources

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