Postcode WR4 9RF is located in an urban city, within the Rainbow Hill area 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 median sale price in Rainbow Hill is £212,000 (around £256 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £245,000. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 0.6 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.
King George's Field has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,036 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 27.9% 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 321 ft away from WR4 9RF.
King George's Field near WR4 9RF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tunnel Hill Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Tunnel Hill Play Area |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 (about £256 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 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £217,500 | £267 |
| Terraced | 22 | £212,250 | £246 |
| Flats | 8 | £143,000 | £206 |
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 | £214,500 | £200,000 |
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 | £251 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 9RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | 41, Portefields Road, Worcester, WR4 9RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 29, Portefields Road, Worcester, WR4 9RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 96, Kenwood Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9HD | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 225, Tolladine Road, Worcester, WR4 9AT | Terraced | Freehold | £212,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 9, Cheviot Close, Worcester, WR4 9EB | Terraced | Freehold | £184,000 |
In the WR4 9RF postcode area, located within King George's Field, 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Hollymount School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Carnforth School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WR4 9RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One stop | 157 Rose Avenue, Tolladine, Worcester, WR4 9QN | Walking directions to One stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Elbury | Worcester, WR4 9BB | Walking directions to Premier Elbury |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 29 Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Fairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 16-16A Brickfields Road, Worcester, WR4 9TH | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 9RF, 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 9RF 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WR4 9RF in Rainbow Hill is £212,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WR4 9RF, including Hollymount School (Good), Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Carnforth School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WR4 9RF is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 995 m away.
WR4 9RF 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 9RF 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).