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WR4 9SZ

Field Road

Rainbow Hill

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Overview

Postcode WR4 9SZ 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the 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 47 ft away from WR4 9SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

King George's Field near WR4 9SZ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

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 9SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR4 9SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026112, Blackpole Road, Worcester, WR4 9TASemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
22 May 2026348, Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HFTerracedFreehold£245,000
17 Mar 2025382, Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,000
29 Jan 202611, Blackthorn Road, Worcester, WR4 9TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
30 Jun 202522, Blackthorn Road, Worcester, WR4 9TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000

Schools

In the WR4 9SZ postcode area, located within King George's Field, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR4 9SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryTudor Grange Academy WorcesterAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRegency High SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCarnforth SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR4 9SZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR4 9SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAstwood Convenience Stores417 Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HBWalking directions to Astwood Convenience Stores
0.3 miLidlWindermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9HYWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miOne Stop16-16A Brickfields Road, Worcester, WR4 9THWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miSainsbury'sWindermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9JNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miNisa LocalFairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TXWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 9SZ, 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 9SZ

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

The area around WR4 9SZ 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 9SZ?

The median sale price around WR4 9SZ 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 9SZ?

There are 11 schools close to WR4 9SZ, including Tudor Grange Academy Worcester (Good), Regency High School (Good) and Carnforth School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WR4 9SZ?

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

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