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St Stephen

About

St Stephen ward lies on the western bank of the River Severn, directly opposite Worcester's historic city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is the busy Henwick Road, which connects to the city via the historic Worcester Bridge. The ward's western boundary is formed by the railway line, a constant feature of local life.

A notable landmark is the large retail park near the river, a major destination for shopping in the city. The ward is also home to the University of Worcester's main St John's campus, bringing a significant student population. Green space is provided by Gheluvelt Park, a memorial park named for a World War I battle. The area has a distinct local high street along Malvern Road, serving the community's everyday needs.

Area overview

On average St Stephen has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Stephen is £55,109 per year. There are 2 schools in St Stephen: 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

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in St Stephen

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in St Stephen area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Stephen over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£370,000	£304,000	£325,000	£455,000	£838,000
Flats	12	£131,200	£67,425	£92,500	£146,000	£169,563
Semi-Detached	23	£263,000	£170,150	£235,000	£307,500	£417,250
Terraced	22	£237,250	£170,100	£188,000	£260,750	£318,500

10 years median price trend in St Stephen

All postcodes in St Stephen

WR38AL

Merrimans Hill Road

WR38BG

Sydney Street

WR38DJ

Shelley Close

WR38DQ

Longfellow Road

WR38QR

Field Road

WR38PH

Bilford Road

WR38QP

Radnor Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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