Property profile

7 Edward Close

Map showing 7, Edward Close, Worcester

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£125,000

Flats sold in Fort Royal

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold30 Nov 2017
£107,500Change since last sale: +£16,000 (+15%)
Annualised change
+1.6% per yearWorcester annualised change (flats) since 2017: +1.4% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £242 per sq ft
£249 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£7 per sq ft (+2.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Fort Royal
£135,000Estimate vs local median: −£12,000 (−8.6%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeFlat / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area46 m² / 495 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection04 Mar 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
30 Nov 2017£107,500-2%
15 Feb 2008£110,000-

Local market

Property prices in Fort Royal

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £269K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Fort Royal area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fort Royal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£279,500£241
Detached1£250,000£—
Terraced21£235,000£250
Flats16£135,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fort Royal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fort Royal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£110,000£220,000£157,125
2017£391,000£105,500£192,250£165,000
2018£650,000£111,750£218,000£170,000
2019£557,500£128,000£190,000£163,250
2020£332,500£100,375£177,000£190,500
2021£263,750£112,500£193,000£180,000
2022£380,000£120,000£242,500£217,500
2023£383,750£110,000£260,000£233,500
2024£465,000£121,000£245,000£213,793
2025£340,000£122,500£285,000£210,000
2026£125,500£204,750£264,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fort Royal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fort Royal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£192£208£173
2017£270£218£193£181
2018£290£211£170£195
2019£290£239£213£200
2020£238£256£169£210
2021£230£242£179£220
2022£305£215£233£240
2023£293£232£252£240
2024£312£254£231£235
2025£344£257£241£245
2026£233£287£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fort Royal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fort Royal in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR5 1DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR5 1DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202512, Albert Road, Worcester, WR5 1EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
10 Jun 202522, Albert Road, Worcester, WR5 1EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
19 Feb 202658, Victoria Avenue, Worcester, WR5 1EDTerracedFreehold£259,500
12 Nov 202586, Victoria Avenue, Worcester, WR5 1EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£292,000
31 Oct 202592, Victoria Avenue, Worcester, WR5 1EDTerracedFreehold£275,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Edward Close, Worcester-49 m²-
3, Edward Close, WorcesterLeasehold55 m²£104,950 (2004)
5, Edward Close, WorcesterLeasehold48 m²£113,500 (2018)
8 Edward Close, Worcester-116 m²-
9, Edward Close, WorcesterFreehold54 m²£53,500 (1999)
11 Edward Close, WorcesterFreehold55 m²£167,500 (2021)
12, Edward Close, WorcesterFreehold80 m²£165,000 (2012)
13 Edward Close, WorcesterFreehold53 m²£180,000 (2021)

Area insights for WR5 1DE

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Overview

Postcode WR5 1DE is located in an urban city, within the Fort Royal ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Worcester Town South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Worcester Town South is £47,524 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Fort Royal Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Worcester Town South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,666 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Worcester Town South has a high crime rate, with approximately 78 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Worcester Town South is £47,524 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR5 1DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Worcester Town South near WR5 1DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR5 1DE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Worcester Shrub Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill
0.8 mi

Worcester Foregate Street

N/A

Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WR5 1DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFort Royal ParkSmallWalking directions to Fort Royal Park

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
8,414 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.35(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-9%)
Vehicle crime
7.86(+21%)
Burglary
7.21(+78%)
Public order
5.9(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
63.58%
Pakistani
67
21.41%
Other Asian
13
4.15%
Other White
13
4.15%
Arab
6
1.92%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
36.61%
No qualifications
43
16.93%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
43.8%
Owns with a mortgage
44
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.4%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Other social rented
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Schools

In the WR5 1DE postcode area, located within Worcester Town South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR5 1DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableFort RoyalCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNewbridge SchoolAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryStanley Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR5 1DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR5 1DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Worcester, WR5 2ELWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLondis20 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3ELWalking directions to Londis