Postcode WR4 9RU 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 high crime levels, with around 109.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in King George's Field is £36,900 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Tunnel Hill Play Area.
King George's Field has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
King George's Field has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.1% 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 of residents in King George's Field is £36,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR4 9RU.
King George's Field near WR4 9RU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Worcester Shrub Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tunnel Hill Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Tunnel Hill Play Area |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Rainbow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £441,290.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £133,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rainbow Hill
In the WR4 9RU postcode area, located within King George's Field, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR4 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 16-16A Brickfields Road, Worcester, WR4 9TH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | One stop | 157 Rose Avenue, Tolladine, Worcester, WR4 9QN | Walking directions to One stop |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local Devent Close | Derwent Close, Worcester, WR4 9TY | Walking directions to Nisa Local Devent Close |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 29 Ambleside Drive, Worcester, WR4 9DA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Elbury | Worcester, WR4 9BB | Walking directions to Premier Elbury |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.