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About

St Nicholas ward occupies the central northern edge of Worcester city centre, bordered by the River Severn to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern apartment developments closer to the riverfront. Its streets are a mix of local shops, cafes, and services catering to the community. The ward includes the historic but largely residential area of Northwick, with open spaces like Northwick Park providing green areas.

A defining feature is the presence of Worcester Racecourse, a significant venue for horse racing and events situated on Pitchcroft, a large island meadow in the River Severn. The riverside walkways here offer views across the water towards the cathedral. The ward functions as a residential neighbourhood with direct pedestrian access to the broader commercial and historic facilities of the city centre, maintaining a distinct local character separate from the core retail zones.

Area overview

On average St Nicholas has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Nicholas is £58,836 per year.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in St Nicholas

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£351
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £381K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £351 per square foot) in St Nicholas area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £512,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Nicholas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£385,500£340
Semi-Detached14£250,000£357
Terraced32£237,000£356
Flats3£125,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Nicholas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicholas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,000£101,500£186,500£170,000
2017£270,000£98,250£215,000£170,000
2018£290,250£109,250£186,250£173,000
2019£300,000£112,500£204,000£178,000
2020£322,000£115,000£203,000£192,000
2021£315,000£125,250£225,000£196,500
2022£365,500£125,000£233,000£218,000
2023£365,000£145,000£271,425£214,000
2024£365,500£137,000£260,000£217,000
2025£400,000£99,000£260,000£231,500
2026£380,000£132,500£172,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicholas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Nicholas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£249£262£265
2017£241£246£262£270
2018£265£242£276£267
2019£263£212£259£283
2020£283£184£296£288
2021£296£285£297£302
2022£328£276£349£335
2023£325£232£346£330
2024£353£277£330£346
2025£341£192£357£357
2026£332£280£337£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Nicholas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Nicholas in the last year.

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 St Nicholas ward.

Local councillors

John Rudge

St Nicholas - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Sarah Philippa Jane Murray

St Nicholas - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about St Nicholas

What is the average house price in St Nicholas?

The median sale price in St Nicholas is £290,000 (about £351 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is St Nicholas?

St Nicholas scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Nicholas sits around rank 29,336 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 St Nicholas?

The average household income in St Nicholas is around £58,836 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Nicholas?

St Nicholas is represented by 2 elected councillors: John Rudge (Liberal Democrats) and Sarah Philippa Jane Murray (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin St Nicholas

WR40EL

Bodiam Close

WR40SZ

Coneybury Road

WR49ZS

St Nicholas

WR40JT

Beeston Gardens

WR49FA

Wainwright Road

WR40SH

Ripley Gardens

WR40NQ

Burtree Avenue

WR40EN

Ludlow Avenue

WR40EE

Sudeley Avenue

WR40HS

Norman Close

WR40RW

Lords Heath

WR40TA

Stafford Avenue

WR40DU

Stock Coppice Close

WR40SP

Pembroke Place

WR40PZ

Launceston Place

WR40UB

Beehive Place

WR40NP

Haisley Row

WR40PY

Tamworth Avenue

WR40UA

Haywain Avenue

WR40HH

Trotshill Lane West

WR40ER

Castell Place

WR40RX

Dockeray Avenue

WR49XN

Cotswold Way

WR40SS

Rye Place

WR49SW

Cotswold Way

WR40DW

Birchanger Green

WR40QN

Wardour Place

WR40BT

Tolladine Road

WR40QP

Caister Avenue

WR40DR

Bearcroft Avenue

WR40QX

Bamburgh Crescent

WR40ES

Walmer Crescent

WR40SL

St Nicholas Lane

WR40JY

Stony Close

WR49WW

Shire Business Park

WR40AB

Warndon Lane

WR49GY

St Nicholas

WR49FR

Berkeley Way

WR40LH

Chilham Place

WR49FN

Berkeley Way

WR49FQ

Bridgwater Road

WR40DQ

Hever Avenue

WR40DN

Powderham Avenue

WR40JQ

Town Acres

WR40LA

Dover Avenue

WR40TE

Falmouth

WR40LE

Wingfield Avenue

WR40EJ

Stirling Avenue

WR49NW

Tolladine Terrace

WR40EH

Tiverton Close

WR40EF

Chepstow Avenue

WR40RS

Windles Row

WR40QE

Gawtree Way

WR40DX

Purleigh Avenue

WR40QY

Skenfrith Place

WR40RU

Tutbury Row

WR40RN

Millhams Avenue

WR40QL

Leeds Avenue

WR40NN

Herne Field

WR49NF

Badgeworth Drive

WR40RL

Race Field

WR40EB

Corfe Avenue

WR40RQ

Treacle Nook

WR40JP

Saltwood Avenue

WR40HR

Water Croft

WR40SJ

Ashby

WR40QB

Woolmead Row

WR40DY

Cangle Lane

WR40QZ

Goodrich Avenue

WR40EP

Amroth Gardens

WR40RB

Thetford Avenue

WR40DS

Howcroft Green

WR40DA

Homestead Avenue

WR49NE

Badgeworth Drive

WR40DP

Broadfield Gardens

WR40DD

Washbrook Close

WR40HN

Waggon Place

WR40HP

Wain Green

WR40SN

Rockingham Lane

WR40SU

Auckland Close

WR40RP

Debdale Avenue

WR49SP

Buckholt Drive

WR49FE

Brindley Road

WR40RD

Grosmont Avenue

WR40LD

Stokesay Lane

WR40SE

Grove Field

WR40QF

Bridgnorth Row

WR40QD

Barass Avenue

WR40EA

Muncaster Place

WR40RZ

Thackholme

WR40LJ

Deal Crescent

WR40QJ

Carisbrooke Avenue

WR40HU

Middle Hollow Drive

WR40QH

Egremont Gardens

WR40AF

Blackpole Road

WR40RE

Fotheringhay

WR40EQ

Dunster Close

WR40EX

Lewes Gardens

WR49FD

Gresley Road

WR40SR

Hastings Drive