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Battenhall

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About

Battenhall ward lies on the southeastern edge of Worcester, primarily characterised by residential development. The area is dominated by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern suburban homes, with a significant amount of green space woven throughout. The ward includes the large grounds of the former Worcester Royal Infirmary site, which is now a key area for new housing and community facilities. Local amenities are focused along the main thoroughfares, serving the immediate neighbourhood population.

A notable feature is the presence of the Battenhall Mount tower, a prominent local landmark visible from various points across the city. The ward is bordered by the London Road railway line and contains several small parks and playing fields, such as Gheluvelt Park which extends from the adjacent St. Clement ward. Traffic circulation is largely defined by the Battenhall Road and Tybridge Street corridor, connecting the area to the city centre and the wider road network.

Area overview

On average Battenhall has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Battenhall is £55,632 per year. There are 3 schools in Battenhall: 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

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Battenhall

Median price£272,750

Price per sq ft£307

Sales (last 12 months)118

Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £383K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £272,750 (about £307 per square foot) in Battenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battenhall over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	26	£452,000	£382	£260,000	£350,825	£642,500	£798,340
Semi-Detached	46	£276,500	£312	£199,000	£258,125	£353,750	£455,000
Terraced	32	£255,000	£282	£179,250	£223,750	£278,125	£373,425
Flats	14	£154,875	£263	£119,650	£141,000	£164,250	£318,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Battenhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battenhall.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£330,000	£132,000	£209,000	£187,250
2017	£340,000	£123,000	£229,000	£210,000
2018	£340,000	£126,000	£215,000	£198,750
2019	£357,500	£125,000	£210,000	£198,088
2020	£426,000	£132,500	£250,000	£198,725
2021	£425,000	£160,000	£245,000	£230,000
2022	£405,750	£170,000	£270,000	£220,000
2023	£452,000	£200,000	£275,500	£253,000
2024	£491,250	£166,250	£275,250	£265,200
2025	£444,000	£145,000	£281,250	£250,000
2026	£562,500	£159,500	£276,500	£255,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battenhall.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£229	£256	£229	£206
2017	£234	£182	£215	£196
2018	£253	£212	£233	£219
2019	£260	£194	£229	£220
2020	£273	£182	£252	£227
2021	£278	£239	£257	£233
2022	£294	£255	£292	£250
2023	£331	£237	£294	£279
2024	£338	£279	£329	£270
2025	£369	£261	£322	£293
2026	£358	£267	£308	£276

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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 Battenhall ward.

Local councillors

Louis Stephen

Battenhall - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Paul Sobczyk