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WR4 9SS

Blackpole Road

Rainbow Hill

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Overview

Postcode WR4 9SS 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tunnel Hill Play Area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

King George's Field has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

King George's Field has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.5%

Approximately 23.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in King George's Field is £43,223 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 40 ft away from WR4 9SS.

Flood risk

No risk

King George's Field near WR4 9SS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR4 9SS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Worcester Shrub Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
6,745.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.32(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.84(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.81(-20%)
Other theft
5.81(+2%)
Burglary
5.81(+43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
83.76%
Other White
37
11.78%
Indian
3
0.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.96%
Other
3
0.96%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
25.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
21.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
19.92%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
39.5%
Owns outright
23
19.33%
Social rents from council
14
11.76%
Other social rented
14
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.76%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Rainbow Hill

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£191K – £238K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainbow Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£321,500£229
Terraced23£220,000£245
Semi-Detached43£218,000£266
Flats10£143,000£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rainbow Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainbow Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainbow Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainbow Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainbow Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rainbow Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 9SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 20256, Blackpole Road, Worcester, WR4 9SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
27 Apr 2026Astwood House, Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HDDetachedFreehold£420,000
26 Sept 2025254, Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HDTerracedFreehold£200,000
05 Nov 202594, Blackpole Road, Worcester, WR4 9STSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,000
24 Oct 20251, Astwood Court, Worcester, WR3 8QXFlatsLeasehold£141,000

Schools

In the WR4 9SS postcode area, located within King George's Field, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR4 9SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Barnabas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryTudor Grange Academy WorcesterAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRegency High SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR4 9SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR4 9SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop16-16A Brickfields Road, Worcester, WR4 9THWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAstwood Convenience Stores417 Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HBWalking directions to Astwood Convenience Stores
0.4 miNisa LocalFairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TXWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miCo-op FoodBarker Street, Worcester, WR3 8NPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLidlWindermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9HYWalking directions to Lidl

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

Local councillors

Adrian Stewart Gregson

Rainbow Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Zoe Cookson

Rainbow Hill - 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
WardRainbow HillE05015858
ParishWorcester, unparished areaE43000153
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)King George's FieldE02006738
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Worcester 005CE01032310
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR4 9SS

Is WR4 9SS (King George's Field) safe?

The area around WR4 9SS records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9SS?

The median sale price around WR4 9SS in King George's Field is £215,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR4 9SS?

There are 12 schools close to WR4 9SS, including St Barnabas CofE Primary School (Good), Tudor Grange Academy Worcester (Good) and Regency High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WR4 9SS?

The closest station to WR4 9SS is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 1,436 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR4 9SS?

WR4 9SS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,780 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR4 9SS (King George's Field) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worcester covering WR4 9SS 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).

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