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Rainbow Hill

About

Rainbow Hill ward lies in the northeast of Worcester, bordered by the A4440 and the railway line. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing. Its main commercial hub is along Tolladine Road, providing local shops and services. The ward is home to the large Elgar Park housing estate and includes the grounds of the former Worcester Royal Infirmary on Newtown Road.

The ward contains significant green space with Gheluvelt Park, a memorial park featuring a large splash fountain and a children's play area. Worcester Woods Country Park, with its nature trails and visitor centre, sits just within its northern boundary. The area is served by several primary schools and is a key access route to the city's main hospital complex at Newtown.

Area overview

On average Rainbow Hill has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 30.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainbow Hill is £46,976 per year. There are 2 schools in Rainbow Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Rainbow Hill

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Rainbow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Rainbow Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£326,250	£2,873	£292,625	£303,125	£347,000	£351,800
Flats	10	£140,500	£2,340	£82,600	£116,750	£156,250	£209,500
Semi-Detached	39	£220,000	£2,877	£150,900	£208,750	£239,000	£260,900
Terraced	24	£216,250	£2,697	£179,700	£203,750	£250,000	£344,750

10 years median price trend in Rainbow Hill

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail