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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 moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Nicholas is £54,624 per year. There are 1 schools in St Nicholas: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in St Nicholas

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in St Nicholas area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Nicholas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£370,000
Flats3£137,000
Semi-Detached18£242,500
Terraced31£230,000

10 years median price trend in St Nicholas

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicholas.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.