Postcode WR4 9BY is located in an urban city, within the Warndon & Elbury Park ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the King George's Field area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in King George's Field is £43,223 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tunnel Hill Play Area.
King George's Field has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,036 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
King George's Field has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in King George's Field is £43,223 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from WR4 9BY.
King George's Field near WR4 9BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tunnel Hill Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Tunnel Hill Play Area |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Warndon & Elbury Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £298,750 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £229,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 33 | £220,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 11 | £120,000 | £242 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183,650 | £86,500 | £159,950 | £146,000 |
| 2017 | £223,000 | £87,000 | £165,500 | £148,500 |
| 2018 | £203,488 | £82,500 | £175,000 | £152,000 |
| 2019 | £225,000 | £90,250 | £171,000 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | £227,625 | £89,750 | £185,500 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £105,000 | £193,500 | £174,975 |
| 2022 | £331,250 | £115,000 | £225,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £253,500 | £102,500 | £220,000 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | £219,000 | £87,000 | £232,000 | £211,000 |
| 2025 | £292,500 | £98,500 | £230,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £121,250 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £158 | £217 | £161 |
| 2017 | £173 | £170 | £190 | £180 |
| 2018 | £308 | £155 | £211 | £190 |
| 2019 | £212 | £163 | £216 | £190 |
| 2020 | £233 | £181 | £215 | £201 |
| 2021 | £268 | £173 | £232 | £198 |
| 2022 | £359 | £223 | £270 | £235 |
| 2023 | £248 | £209 | £278 | £237 |
| 2024 | £316 | £177 | £268 | £250 |
| 2025 | £335 | £176 | £270 | £234 |
| 2026 | £289 | £222 | £284 | £257 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 9BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 6, Scafell Close, Worcester, WR4 9BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £216,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 59, Elbury Park Road, Worcester, WR4 9BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £297,500 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 52, Elbury Park Road, Worcester, WR4 9BH | Detached | Freehold | £292,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 58, Elbury Park Road, Worcester, WR4 9BH | Detached | Freehold | £278,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 61, Elbury Park Road, Worcester, WR4 9BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the WR4 9BY postcode area, located within King George's Field, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR4 9BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 29 Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Elbury | Worcester, WR4 9BB | Walking directions to Premier Elbury |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Fairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Mill Wood Drive, Worcester, WR4 0UJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 4 Cranham Drive, Worcester, WR4 9PA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Worcester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WR4 9BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Kimberley
Warndon & Elbury Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Jill Marjorie Desayrah
Warndon & Elbury Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Naz Hussain
Warndon & Elbury Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Tom Collins
Worcester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WR4 9BY records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around WR4 9BY in King George's Field is £220,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WR4 9BY, including Carnforth School (Good), The Lyppard Grange Primary School (Good) and Regency High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WR4 9BY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,036 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Worcester covering WR4 9BY is Tom Collins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ed Kimberley (Labour Party), Jill Marjorie Desayrah (Labour Party) and Naz Hussain (Labour Party).