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Fort Royal

Crime

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About

Fort Royal ward lies on the eastern edge of Worcester city centre, characterised by a mix of residential streets and significant green spaces. The area is dominated by the historic Worcester Racecourse, a large open ground used for events, which shapes much of the local geography. Housing primarily consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some more modern developments, catering to a range of residents from families to professionals.

The ward is notably home to the Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, situated within a Victorian building in the heart of the area. Fort Royal Park, a steep hill offering panoramic views across the city rooftops to the cathedral, is a prominent local landmark with a history linked to the English Civil War. This elevated green space provides a distinct contrast to the urban layout of the surrounding streets.

Area overview

On average Fort Royal has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fort Royal is £47,526 per year. There are 1 schools in Fort Royal: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Fort Royal

Median price£210,000

Price per sq ft£246

Sales (last 12 months)50

Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £269K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Fort Royal area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fort Royal over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	12	£279,500	£241	£159,225	£207,500	£323,750	£624,500
Detached	1	£250,000	£—	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000
Terraced	21	£235,000	£250	£166,000	£205,000	£270,000	£285,000
Flats	16	£135,000	£242	£96,963	£111,000	£163,250	£208,375

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fort Royal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fort Royal.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£340,000	£110,000	£220,000	£157,125
2017	£391,000	£105,500	£192,250	£165,000
2018	£650,000	£111,750	£218,000	£170,000
2019	£557,500	£128,000	£190,000	£163,250
2020	£332,500	£100,375	£177,000	£190,500
2021	£263,750	£112,500	£193,000	£180,000
2022	£380,000	£120,000	£242,500	£217,500
2023	£383,750	£110,000	£260,000	£233,500
2024	£465,000	£121,000	£245,000	£213,793
2025	£340,000	£122,500	£285,000	£210,000
2026	—	£125,500	£204,750	£264,750

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fort Royal.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£201	£192	£208	£173
2017	£270	£218	£193	£181
2018	£290	£211	£170	£195
2019	£290	£239	£213	£200
2020	£238	£256	£169	£210
2021	£230	£242	£179	£220
2022	£305	£215	£233	£240
2023	£293	£232	£252	£240
2024	£312	£254	£231	£235
2025	£344	£257	£241	£245
2026	—	£233	£287	£254

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 Fort Royal ward.

Local councillors

Atif Sadiq

Fort Royal - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Jabba Riaz