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About

Worcester is a historic city in the West Midlands, located along the River Severn. It serves as the county town of Worcestershire and is known for its medieval architecture, including Worcester Cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century. The city has a mix of urban and green spaces, with parks like Gheluvelt Park offering recreational areas for residents and visitors.

The district features a range of amenities, including shopping centres, schools, and healthcare facilities. Worcester is also home to the University of Worcester, contributing to its student population. The area has strong transport links, with a railway station providing connections to Birmingham and other major cities. Local industries include manufacturing and services, with a focus on retail and education.

Area overview

On average Worcester has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Worcester is £44,935 per year. There are 38 schools in Worcester: 22 primary (3 Outstanding and 17 Good) and 5 secondary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Worcester Population
103,872
Population density
3,121.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85,868
82.67%
Other White
6,817
6.56%
Pakistani
2,578
2.48%
Indian
1,336
1.29%
Other Asian
1,016
0.98%
Total population: 103,869

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
14,320
32.02%
Owns with a mortgage
13,142
29.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,593
19.21%
Other social rented
5,114
11.43%
Social rents from council
2,155
4.82%
Total households: 44,724

Property prices in Worcester

Based on 1,254 recent sales, the median property price is £259,500 in Worcester area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Worcester 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 Worcester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached290£375,000
Flats196£145,000
Semi-Detached398£265,000
Terraced370£230,000

10 years median price trend in Worcester

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

All wards in Worcester

Arboretum

Battenhall

Cathedral

Claines

Dines Green & Grove Farm

Fort Royal

Leopard Hill

Lower Wick & Pitmaston

Nunnery

Rainbow Hill

St Clement

St John's

St Nicholas

St Peter's Parish

St Stephen

Warndon & Elbury Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.