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WR4 9EP

Ronkswood Hill

Nunnery

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Detailed insights for WR4 9EP

Overview

Postcode WR4 9EP is located in an urban city, within the Nunnery area of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood is £49,536 per year. The median sale price in Nunnery is £255,000 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,250 and £304,250. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tunnel Hill Play Area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,021 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood is £49,536 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR4 9EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood near WR4 9EP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR4 9EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Worcester Shrub Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill
0.9 mi

Worcester Foregate Street

N/A

Walking directions to Worcester Foregate Street

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
4,977.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.71(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.9(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.66(+60%)
Public order
5.83(-4%)
Other theft
5.24(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
80.86%
Other White
31
9.57%
Other Asian
9
2.78%
Pakistani
8
2.47%
Irish
5
1.54%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
29.89%
No qualifications
58
20.64%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.46%
Apprenticeship
25
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
41.67%
Owns outright
57
39.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.58%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.08%
Social rents from council
2
1.39%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Nunnery

Median price: £255,000
Price per sq ft: £303
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £221K – £304K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Nunnery area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nunnery over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£370,000£329
Terraced23£247,000£285
Semi-Detached43£246,000£309
Flats3£118,000£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nunnery

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nunnery.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306,250£115,000£168,750£187,500
2017£334,995£118,000£180,000£172,500
2018£387,495£111,000£192,500£178,000
2019£349,995£115,000£210,500£173,500
2020£341,995£110,000£210,000£190,000
2021£325,000£100,000£207,995£188,050
2022£332,500£140,500£245,000£235,000
2023£405,000£140,000£250,000£212,500
2024£392,500£113,500£255,000£235,000
2025£377,500£115,000£256,000£236,000
2026£335,000£121,500£245,000£243,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nunnery.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nunnery.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£188£201£206
2017£277£203£207£209
2018£290£186£229£241
2019£272£171£238£224
2020£282£178£263£232
2021£292£196£262£240
2022£304£255£300£273
2023£395£217£296£293
2024£332£233£271£275
2025£347£205£281£285
2026£315£220£309£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nunnery.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 9EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 202566, Ronkswood Hill, Worcester, WR4 9EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
26 Jun 202530, Ronkswood Hill, Worcester, WR4 9EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
09 May 202526, Ronkswood Hill, Worcester, WR4 9EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
13 Aug 202699, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
22 Oct 202597, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,750

Schools

In the WR4 9EP postcode area, located within Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for WR4 9EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryPerry Wood Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimaryHollymount SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryStanley Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WR4 9EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR4 9EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne stop157 Rose Avenue, Tolladine, Worcester, WR4 9QNWalking directions to One stop
0.2 miLidlNewtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HGWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miCo-op FoodLichfield Avenue, Worcester, WR5 1NPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miNewsagents & Convenience StoreLichfield Avenue, Worcester, WR5 1NWWalking directions to Newsagents & Convenience Store

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 9EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bash Ali

Nunnery - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Elaine Grace Willmore

Nunnery - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Pat Agar

Nunnery - 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
WardNunneryE05015857
ParishWorcester, unparished areaE43000153
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ronkswood & Nunnery WoodE02006743
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Worcester 010AE01032305
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR4 9EP

Is WR4 9EP (Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood) safe?

The area around WR4 9EP records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9EP?

The median sale price around WR4 9EP in Nunnery is £255,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR4 9EP?

There are 13 schools close to WR4 9EP, including Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School (Good), Hollymount School (Good) and Stanley Road Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WR4 9EP?

The closest station to WR4 9EP is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 620 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR4 9EP?

WR4 9EP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,021 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR4 9EP (Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worcester covering WR4 9EP is Tom Collins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bash Ali (Labour Party), Elaine Grace Willmore (Labour Party) and Pat Agar (Labour Party).