Property profile

The ForgeWichenford

Map showing The Forge, Wichenford, Worcester

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Estimated sale price

£605,000

Detached sold in Martley

The box shows the middle 50% of detached 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 sold18 Mar 2016
£430,000Change since last sale: +£174,000 (+41%)
Annualised change
+3.3% per yearMalvern Hills annualised change (detached) since 2016: +3.5% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £352 per sq ft
£655 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£303 per sq ft (+86%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Martley
£582,500Estimate vs local median: +£22,000 (+3.7%)
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.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area86 m² / 922 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
Floor levelNODATA!
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection27 Apr 2011

Sales history

DatePriceChange
18 Mar 2016£430,000+48%
16 Aug 2002£290,000+82%
29 Aug 1997£159,000-

Local market

Property prices in Martley

Median price£554,000
Price per sq ft£348
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£385K – £650K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £554,000 (about £348 per square foot) in Martley area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,225,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Martley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£582,500£352
Terraced3£425,000£278
Semi-Detached10£337,500£336

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Martley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Martley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£437,500£225,000£465,000
2017£382,250£240,000£183,000
2018£388,000£290,000£265,000
2019£405,000£249,000£321,500
2020£450,000£310,000
2021£537,500£255,000£210,000
2022£750,000£332,000£193,125
2023£528,500£427,500£382,250
2024£450,000£350,000£350,000
2025£560,000£337,500£270,000
2026£607,500£220,500£687,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Martley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Martley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£191£277
2017£261£206£232
2018£276£201£248
2019£280£233
2020£249£291
2021£286£334£236
2022£405£306£245
2023£313£269£321
2024£314£298£298
2025£352£368£301
2026£362£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Martley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Martley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR6 6YY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR6 6YY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 2025Black Poplars, Worcester, WR6 6YYDetachedFreehold£635,000
19 Sept 202520, Queens Estate, Worcester, WR6 6YJSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
11 Sept 202527, Queens Estate, Worcester, WR6 6YJSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Malvern View, Wichenford, WorcesterFreehold73 m²£249,000 (2011)
1 Orchard View, Wichenford, WorcesterFreehold98 m²£260,000 (2024)
2 Malvern View, Wichenford, WorcesterFreehold88 m²£280,000 (2012)
4 Malvern View, Wichenford, WorcesterFreehold70 m²£275,000 (2017)
5 Malvern View, Wichenford, WorcesterFreehold75 m²£200,000 (2011)
6 Malvern View, Wichenford, WorcesterFreehold54 m²£250,000 (2018)
7 Malvern View, Wichenford, WorcesterFreehold60 m²£166,000 (2012)
9 Malvern View, Wichenford, WorcesterFreehold75 m²£245,000 (2012)
10 Malvern View, Wichenford, Worcester-90 m²-
Bakers Cottage, Wichenford, WorcesterFreehold138 m²£390,000 (2019)

Area insights for WR6 6YY

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Overview

Postcode WR6 6YY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Martley ward of Malvern Hills in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Abberley, Holt Heath & Hallow area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abberley, Holt Heath & Hallow is £59,660 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 5.1 miles away. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wichenford (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Abberley, Holt Heath & Hallow has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Abberley, Holt Heath & Hallow has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.4%

Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Abberley, Holt Heath & Hallow is £59,660 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR6 6YY.

Flood risk

No risk

Abberley, Holt Heath & Hallow near WR6 6YY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WR6 6YY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miWichenford (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Wichenford (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
606
Population density
38.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.07(-56%)
Burglary
12.05(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.01(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.01(-59%)
Other theft
2.01(-65%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
574
94.72%
Other White
11
1.82%
Other Asian
8
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.5%
Total population: 606

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
188
38.6%
Level 3 (A level)
90
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
70
14.37%
No qualifications
62
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
7.6%
Total 16+ residents: 487

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
113
45.38%
Owns with a mortgage
71
28.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
13.65%
Other social rented
21
8.43%
Social rents from council
5
2.01%
Total households: 249

Schools

In the WR6 6YY postcode area, located within Abberley, Holt Heath & Hallow, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby