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St John's

About

St John's ward lies directly across the River Severn from Worcester's historic city centre, connected by the main road bridges. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its main commercial hub is along the Bromyard Road, which provides local shops and services for the community.

A notable local landmark is the red brick tower of St John's Church, which overlooks the surrounding streets. The ward includes the large Cripplegate Park, a green space running alongside the riverbank. This park is home to the annual St John's Festival, a longstanding community event that draws residents from across the city.

Area overview

On average St John's has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St John's is £48,710 per year. There are 3 schools in St John's: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in St John's

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £254,500 in St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £585,000.

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 St John's over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£400,000	£3,294	£310,000	£345,000	£464,000	£565,000
Flats	7	£125,000	£2,786	£107,200	£119,750	£142,500	£169,600
Semi-Detached	27	£257,000	£2,973	£197,900	£222,500	£285,000	£400,900
Terraced	30	£225,000	£2,860	£173,125	£209,750	£263,750	£309,375

10 years median price trend in St John's

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