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WR4 0BA

Wharfedale Drive

Leopard Hill

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Detailed insights for WR4 0BA

Overview

Postcode WR4 0BA is located in an urban city, within the Leopard Hill ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lyppard Grange area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lyppard Grange is £65,148 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Lyppard Grange has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lyppard Grange has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Lyppard Grange is £65,148 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from WR4 0BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Lyppard Grange near WR4 0BA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
6,363.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.62(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.84(+19%)
Other theft
6.22(+9%)
Public order
6.22(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
89.12%
Indian
12
3.53%
Other White
11
3.24%
Irish
6
1.76%
Other Black
2
0.59%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
26.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
19.7%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.56%
No qualifications
42
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
43.9%
Owns outright
42
34.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.07%
Social rents from council
2
1.63%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Leopard Hill

Median price£265,500
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£216K – £373K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £265,500 (about £340 per square foot) in Leopard Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leopard Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£392,500£334
Semi-Detached16£265,500£346
Terraced27£220,000£341
Flats1£135,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leopard Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leopard Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£102,000£218,500£176,250
2017£285,000£111,750£215,375£170,000
2018£305,000£112,000£222,000£180,000
2019£315,000£120,500£210,000£183,500
2020£336,500£107,000£193,000£209,000
2021£370,000£131,875£240,000£220,000
2022£385,000£138,250£267,500£210,000
2023£360,500£159,250£262,500£226,000
2024£375,000£136,000£267,000£240,500
2025£357,500£138,250£258,000£220,500
2026£390,000£292,750£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leopard Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leopard Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£226£274£244
2017£250£209£261£251
2018£254£222£267£265
2019£252£227£276£283
2020£265£249£276£301
2021£272£265£281£286
2022£320£247£326£333
2023£341£253£330£334
2024£336£243£348£344
2025£336£214£345£336
2026£321£342£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leopard Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leopard Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 0BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 0BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 20251, Wharfedale Drive, Worcester, WR4 0BATerracedFreehold£325,000
24 Apr 20268, Menston Close, Worcester, WR4 0BBTerracedFreehold£280,000
16 Mar 20262, Bramhope Close, Worcester, WR4 0BGTerracedFreehold£285,000
20 Mar 20255, Hay Close, Worcester, WR4 0JEDetachedFreehold£332,000
18 Dec 202513, Grassington Drive, Worcester, WR4 0BEDetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the WR4 0BA postcode area, located within Lyppard Grange, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR4 0BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Lyppard Grange Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCarnforth SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableRegency High SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR4 0BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR4 0BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier ElburyWorcester, WR4 9BBWalking directions to Premier Elbury
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food29 Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miTescoMill Wood Drive, Worcester, WR4 0UJWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miNisa LocalAnkerage Green, Worcester, WR4 0DZWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miNisa LocalFairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TXWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 WR4 0BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Cross

Leopard Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Katie Collier

Leopard Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Tom Collins

Worcester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWorcesterE07000237
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorcesterE14001597
WardLeopard HillE05015855
ParishWarndonE04010353
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lyppard GrangeE02006741
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Worcester 008AE01032337
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR4 0BA

Is WR4 0BA (Lyppard Grange) safe?

The area around WR4 0BA records about 88 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WR4 0BA?

The median sale price around WR4 0BA in Lyppard Grange is £265,500 (about £340 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR4 0BA?

There are 8 schools close to WR4 0BA, including The Lyppard Grange Primary School (Good), Carnforth School (Good) and Regency High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WR4 0BA?

WR4 0BA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR4 0BA (Lyppard Grange) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worcester covering WR4 0BA is Tom Collins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Cross (Green Party) and Katie Collier (Green Party).