Postcode WR4 9JL is located in an urban city, within the Warndon & Elbury Park area 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 123.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 median sale price in Warndon & Elbury Park is £220,000 (around £271 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £184,500 and £254,000. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 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 2,344 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
King George's Field has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.7% 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 123 ft away from WR4 9JL.
King George's Field near WR4 9JL 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tunnel Hill Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Tunnel Hill Play Area |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Warndon & Elbury Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £292,500 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £233,750 | £286 |
| Terraced | 32 | £220,000 | £260 |
| Flats | 12 | £120,000 | £250 |
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 | £100,000 | £230,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £121,250 | £255,000 | £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 | £179 | £269 | £234 |
| 2026 | £289 | £222 | £288 | £257 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 9JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 164, Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9JE | Terraced | Freehold | £241,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 155, Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9JF | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 101, Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 105, Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £253,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 105, Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £253,000 |
In the WR4 9JL postcode area, located within King George's Field, there are 7 primary and 1 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Carnforth School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Warndon | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cranham Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2012. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WR4 9JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Fairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9JN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 4 Cranham Drive, Worcester, WR4 9PA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 8-10 Cranham Drive, Worcester, WR4 9PA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9JL, 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 9JL records about 124 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 9JL in Warndon & Elbury Park is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WR4 9JL, including Carnforth School (Good), Oasis Academy Warndon (Outstanding) and Cranham Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WR4 9JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,344 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 9JL 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).