Postcode WR4 9DH is located in an urban city, within the Rainbow Hill ward of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the King George's Field area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.2 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 King George's Field is £43,223 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.
King George's Field has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,458 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
King George's Field has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR4 9DH.
King George's Field near WR4 9DH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tunnel Hill Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Tunnel Hill Play Area |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Rainbow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £321,500 | £229 |
| Terraced | 23 | £220,000 | £245 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £218,000 | £266 |
| Flats | 10 | £143,000 | £217 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187,500 | £118,000 | £148,000 | £149,965 |
| 2017 | — | £96,000 | £151,000 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | £247,500 | £105,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | — | £101,750 | £156,000 | £172,000 |
| 2020 | — | £101,750 | £170,500 | £164,625 |
| 2021 | £228,500 | £112,500 | £176,880 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £253,750 | £144,150 | £208,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £145,000 | £200,000 | £215,000 |
| 2024 | £317,000 | £130,000 | £204,000 | £201,000 |
| 2025 | £293,750 | £126,000 | £224,000 | £219,000 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £152,500 | £212,000 | £203,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £140 | £174 | £174 | £173 |
| 2017 | — | £190 | £183 | £177 |
| 2018 | £141 | £196 | £203 | £183 |
| 2019 | — | £251 | £203 | £180 |
| 2020 | — | £203 | £211 | £186 |
| 2021 | £230 | £201 | £219 | £216 |
| 2022 | £252 | £226 | £252 | £250 |
| 2023 | £225 | £219 | £227 | £238 |
| 2024 | £241 | £224 | £246 | £246 |
| 2025 | £280 | £233 | £259 | £242 |
| 2026 | £267 | £206 | £271 | £253 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 9DH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2025 | 10, Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 6, Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 6, Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 49, Rydal Close, Worcester, WR4 9DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 49, Rydal Close, Worcester, WR4 9DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £100,000 |
In the WR4 9DH postcode area, located within King George's Field, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR4 9DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 29 Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Fairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Elbury | Worcester, WR4 9BB | Walking directions to Premier Elbury |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 4 Cranham Drive, Worcester, WR4 9PA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 8-10 Cranham Drive, Worcester, WR4 9PA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 9DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian Stewart Gregson
Rainbow Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Zoe Cookson
Rainbow Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Tom Collins
Worcester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WR4 9DH records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9DH in King George's Field is £215,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WR4 9DH, including Carnforth School (Good), Regency High School (Good) and Hollymount School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WR4 9DH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,458 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 9DH is Tom Collins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adrian Stewart Gregson (Labour Party) and Zoe Cookson (Labour Party).