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WR4 9DA

Ambleside Drive

Warndon & Elbury Park

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Detailed insights for WR4 9DA

Overview

Postcode WR4 9DA is located in an urban city, within the Warndon & Elbury Park ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Warndon West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Warndon West is £36,477 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tunnel Hill Play Area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Warndon West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Warndon West has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37%

Approximately 37.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Warndon West is £36,477 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from WR4 9DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Warndon West near WR4 9DA 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR4 9DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Worcester Shrub Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WR4 9DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTunnel Hill Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Tunnel Hill Play Area

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
6,480.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
61.74(+610%)
Violence and sexual offences
51.83(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.96(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.1(-43%)
Burglary
3.81(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
80.67%
Other White
28
7.84%
Pakistani
12
3.36%
African
8
2.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.12%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
28.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
22.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.91%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
26.09%
Owns outright
34
24.64%
Other social rented
27
19.57%
Social rents from council
24
17.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.25%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Warndon & Elbury Park

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £252K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Warndon & Elbury Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£298,750£293
Semi-Detached36£229,000£272
Terraced33£220,000£259
Flats11£120,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Warndon & Elbury Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warndon & Elbury Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warndon & Elbury Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warndon & Elbury Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warndon & Elbury Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Warndon & Elbury Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 9DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 9DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 20257, Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DASemi-DetachedFreehold£257,000
02 Oct 202521, Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DASemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
27 Mar 20253, Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DASemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
08 Jan 202649, Rydal Close, Worcester, WR4 9DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£117,000
05 Nov 202549, Rydal Close, Worcester, WR4 9DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the WR4 9DA postcode area, located within Warndon West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR4 9DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCarnforth SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRegency High SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHollymount SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR4 9DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR4 9DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative Food29 Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miNisa LocalFairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TXWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miPremier ElburyWorcester, WR4 9BBWalking directions to Premier Elbury
0.4 miSpar4 Cranham Drive, Worcester, WR4 9PAWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miNisa Local8-10 Cranham Drive, Worcester, WR4 9PAWalking 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 9DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Kimberley

Warndon & Elbury Park - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Jill Marjorie Desayrah

Warndon & Elbury Park - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Naz Hussain

Warndon & Elbury Park - 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
ParishWorcester, unparished areaE43000153
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Warndon WestE02006735
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Worcester 002AE01032303
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR4 9DA

Is WR4 9DA (Warndon West) safe?

The area around WR4 9DA records about 82 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 WR4 9DA?

The median sale price around WR4 9DA in Warndon West is £220,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR4 9DA?

There are 10 schools close to WR4 9DA, including Carnforth School (Good), Regency High School (Good) and Hollymount School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WR4 9DA?

The closest station to WR4 9DA is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 1,589 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR4 9DA?

WR4 9DA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,909 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR4 9DA (Warndon West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worcester covering WR4 9DA 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).