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WR1 2NY

Portland Street

Cathedral

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Overview

Postcode WR1 2NY is located in an urban city, within the Cathedral ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Battenhall & Diglis area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Battenhall & Diglis is £58,483 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Fort Royal Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Battenhall & Diglis has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,239 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Battenhall & Diglis has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Battenhall & Diglis is £58,483 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from WR1 2NY.

Flood risk

Low

Battenhall & Diglis near WR1 2NY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR1 2NY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Worcester Foregate Street

N/A

Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street
0.8 mi

Worcester Shrub Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WR1 2NY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFort Royal ParkSmallWalking directions to Fort Royal Park
0.4 miSt Andrew's GardensSmallWalking directions to St Andrew's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
12,183.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.55(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.82(+19%)
Public order
9.32(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.32(+28%)
Vehicle crime
8.16(+25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
78.78%
Other White
37
13.31%
Irish
5
1.8%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.08%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
51.42%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.74%
No qualifications
21
8.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
41.89%
Owns with a mortgage
31
20.95%
Owns outright
30
20.27%
Shared ownership
13
8.78%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.05%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Cathedral

Median price£232,000
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £340K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Cathedral area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cathedral over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£576,750£325
Semi-Detached4£401,250£256
Terraced15£310,000£278
Flats54£181,000£290

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cathedral

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathedral.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£156,995£235,000£209,998
2017£564,500£165,000£263,500£217,500
2018£575,500£183,250£220,000£205,500
2019£330,000£163,750£245,000£260,000
2020£339,000£174,500£260,000£260,000
2021£610,000£175,000£295,375£300,000
2022£560,000£180,000£290,625£265,000
2023£189,975£311,500£245,000
2024£350,000£190,000£300,000£290,000
2025£595,000£184,000£727,500£283,500
2026£545,000£198,250£245,000£349,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathedral.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cathedral.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247£224£184£207
2017£259£243£203£195
2018£264£266£207£244
2019£279£244£209£226
2020£280£255£235£251
2021£276£257£234£252
2022£344£268£286£257
2023£280£320£272
2024£314£282£284£257
2025£361£287£337£274
2026£283£256£61
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cathedral.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR1 2NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR1 2NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Mar 2026Flat 44, Albion Mill, Portland Street, Worcester, WR1 2NYFlatsLeasehold£165,000
04 Sept 202558, Albion Mill, Portland Street, Worcester, WR1 2NYTerracedLeasehold£370,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 42, Albion Mill, Portland Street, Worcester, WR1 2NYFlatsLeasehold£238,500
19 Mar 2025Flat 48, Albion Mill, Portland Street, Worcester, WR1 2NYFlatsLeasehold£200,000
27 Jul 2026Apartment 49, Austin Court, 2, Mill Street, Worcester, WR1 2BXFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the WR1 2NY postcode area, located within Battenhall & Diglis, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR1 2NY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe King's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryBlessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableFort RoyalCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR1 2NY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR1 2NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis20 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3ELWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miM&S FoodhallMealcheapen Street, Worcester, WR1 2REWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Worcester district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,139
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,010
Band H£4,812

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WR1 2NY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Cedric Hudson Scott

Cathedral - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Lynn Denham

Cathedral - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tom Collins

Worcester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWorcesterE07000237
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorcesterE14001597
WardCathedralE05015851
ParishWorcester, unparished areaE43000153
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Battenhall & DiglisE02006746
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Worcester 013EE01034323
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2006-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WR1 2NY

Is WR1 2NY (Battenhall & Diglis) safe?

The area around WR1 2NY records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WR1 2NY?

The median sale price around WR1 2NY in Battenhall & Diglis is £232,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR1 2NY?

There are 12 schools close to WR1 2NY, including The King's School, Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (Good) and Fort Royal (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WR1 2NY?

The closest station to WR1 2NY is Worcester Foregate Street, about 1,120 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR1 2NY?

WR1 2NY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,239 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR1 2NY (Battenhall & Diglis) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worcester covering WR1 2NY is Tom Collins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adam Cedric Hudson Scott (Labour Party) and Lynn Denham (Labour Party).