Find postcode

Evesham Central

Interactive map displaying Evesham Central

Crime
LowHigh

About

Evesham Central encompasses the historic core of this Worcestershire market town, centred around the River Avon. The area is defined by its bridge crossings and the expansive greenspace of the Abbey Park, which holds the ruins of the medieval Evesham Abbey. Main retail and service streets like Vine Street and High Street radiate from this central point, housing a mix of independent shops and national chains within traditional buildings.

The area's layout reflects its long history as a key settlement in the Vale of Evesham. The unique Hampton Ferry, a traditional hand-pulled cable ferry, operates across the river near the park, connecting to walking paths. Regular markets are held in the Market Square, continuing the town's agricultural trading heritage. Residential streets of Victorian and older properties extend outwards from the commercial centre.

Area overview

On average Evesham Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 23.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Evesham Central is £36,650 per year. There are 2 schools in Evesham Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Evesham Central is home to around 6,280 people, with a population density of about 2,886 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Evesham Central Population
6,280
Population density
2,886 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.36(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.56(+286%)
Shoplifting
22.77(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.72(+129%)
Public order
16.56(+173%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,325
68.98%
Other White
1,477
23.56%
Other
104
1.66%
Other Asian
54
0.86%
Roma
38
0.61%
Total population: 6,270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,425
26.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,238
23.43%
Level 3 (A level)
755
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
625
11.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
618
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 5,284

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
962
31.43%
Other social rented
670
21.89%
Owns outright
661
21.59%
Owns with a mortgage
520
16.99%
Social rents from council
139
4.54%
Total households: 3,061

Property prices in Evesham Central

Median price£194,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £243K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Evesham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Evesham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£282,000£301
Semi-Detached16£255,000£268
Terraced30£208,500£258
Flats28£130,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Evesham Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Evesham Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£100,000£190,000£150,000
2017£220,123£120,000£189,000£155,500
2018£275,950£122,950£192,250£168,000
2019£230,000£124,500£210,000£169,500
2020£270,000£104,000£230,000£161,000
2021£267,000£123,000£225,000£173,750
2022£325,000£128,000£271,500£195,000
2023£320,000£122,500£265,000£192,440
2024£312,475£124,500£260,000£185,500
2025£285,000£128,000£241,500£209,000
2026£289,000£133,000£305,000£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Evesham Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Evesham Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£182£169£199
2017£221£174£192£181
2018£225£196£219£200
2019£222£196£217£214
2020£246£180£199£200
2021£273£197£227£236
2022£243£200£263£251
2023£361£193£247£241
2024£331£202£240£239
2025£265£191£269£254
2026£331£202£310£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Evesham Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Evesham Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wychavon district.

Band A£1,582
Band B£1,846
Band C£2,110
Band D£2,373
Band E£2,901
Band F£3,428
Band G£3,955
Band H£4,746

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Evesham Central

Is Evesham Central safe?

Evesham Central records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Evesham Central?

The median sale price in Evesham Central is £194,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Evesham Central?

Evesham Central has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Evesham Central?

Evesham Central scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Evesham Central sits around rank 8,265 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Evesham Central?

The average household income in Evesham Central is around £36,650 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Evesham Central

WR114SR

Abbey Road

WR114PE

Bewick Court

WR114JB

Terrill Court

WR114BQ

Abbey Gate

WR114AH

Evesham North

WR114PQ

Tarrys Row

WR114AD

Bewdley Street

WR114AY

Merstow Cottages

WR119ET

High Street

WR114PF

Bewick Court

WR114PZ

Rynal Place

WR114BN

Abbey Lane

WR114RA

Briar Close

WR114HT

Mill Street

WR113DL

Elm Road

WR119GA

Evesham North

WR114HH

Mill Street

WR113AB

Lower Leys

WR114LH

Mill Street

WR113AT

Shor Street

WR119FT

Evesham North

WR111DZ

Gardeners Square

WR111AN

Port Street

WR114RF

Bewdley Street

WR113AF

Burford Road

WR114SP

Abbey Gardens

WR114YD

High Street

WR114QS

Rynal Place

WR119BJ

High Street

WR114EG

St Marys Road

WR114RS

Bridge Street

WR114AP

West Street

WR114AZ

Merstow Place

WR114AS

West Street

WR111BT

Waterside

WR114SB

Abbey Road

WR111EA

Allardene

WR114JN

Queens Road

WR114LG

Avon Street

WR114AU

Bewdley Lane

WR114HZ

Burlingham Court

WR114BD

Merstow Green

WR114AA

Brick Kiln Street

WR114SL

Monks Walk

WR114EJ

High Street

WR111AU

Port Street

WR114DH

High Street

WR119GS

Evesham North

WR114BG

Bridge Street

WR114QT

Rynal Place

WR114HU

Mill Street

WR114JG

Shepherds Pool

WR114PB

Chapel Street

WR112FR

High Street

WR114BU

Huxleys Way

WR114QA

Rynal Street

WR113AE

Lower Leys

WR114QB

Leicester Grove

WR114AQ

Bewdley Street

WR119EG

High Street

WR114QJ

Chapel Street

WR114SS

Abbey Road

WR111GW

Coopers Lane

WR119EA

High Street

WR114AW

Littleworth Walk

WR114AE

Bewdley Street

WR114QY

Common Road

WR114BP

Boat Lane

WR113AS

Mortimers Quay

WR111GJ

Port Street

WR114JX

Albert Road

WR114RW

Market Place

WR114LD

George Street

WR114PY

Rynal Place

WR111AP

Port Street

WR114JR

Rudge Road

WR111WY

Lansdowne Mews

WR114PT

Mill Bank

WR114BX

Gas Works Wharf

WR114AF

Abbot Chrytons Place

WR114JW

Abbey Road

WR114DT

Evesham North

WR114AJ

Littleworth Street

WR114AG

Evesham North

WR114PH

Lock View

WR111FB

Craven Court

WR114BW

Abbots Walk

WR114GS

Nursery Road

WR113HF

Castle Street

WR118ZX

High Street

WR111AW

Port Street

WR114PJ

Oat Street

WR114JZ

Albert Road

WR113LD

Port Street

WR114DN

High Street

WR119AW

High Street

WR114HL

Mill Street

WR113LQ

Port Street

WR114PU

Common Road

WR114RY

Bridge Street