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WR5 2BF

Lark Hill Road

Fort Royal

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Detailed insights for WR5 2BF

Overview

Postcode WR5 2BF is located in an urban city, within the Fort Royal area of Worcester in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Worcester Town South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Worcester Town South is £47,524 per year. The median sale price in Fort Royal is £200,000 (around £247 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £154,000 and £267,000. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Worcester Town South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,666 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Worcester Town South has a high crime rate, with approximately 78 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.6%

Approximately 11.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Worcester Town South is £47,524 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from WR5 2BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Worcester Town South near WR5 2BF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR5 2BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Worcester Shrub Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Worcester Shrub Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
5,090.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.35(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-9%)
Vehicle crime
7.86(+21%)
Burglary
7.21(+78%)
Public order
5.9(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
57.65%
Pakistani
69
22.48%
Other White
17
5.54%
Bangladeshi
13
4.23%
Other Asian
7
2.28%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
36.65%
No qualifications
45
17.93%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.57%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
38.02%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
19.01%
Other social rented
8
6.61%
Social rents from council
6
4.96%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Fort Royal

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £247
Sales (last 12 months): 49
Typical range (middle 50%): £154K – £267K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Fort Royal area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fort Royal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£512,500£346
Semi-Detached10£278,500£262
Terraced20£227,500£250
Flats17£135,000£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fort Royal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fort Royal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£110,000£220,000£157,125
2017£391,000£105,500£192,250£165,000
2018£650,000£111,750£218,000£170,000
2019£557,500£128,000£190,000£163,250
2020£332,500£100,375£177,000£190,500
2021£263,750£112,500£193,000£180,000
2022£380,000£120,000£242,500£217,500
2023£383,750£110,000£260,000£233,500
2024£465,000£121,000£245,000£213,793
2025£340,000£122,500£285,000£210,000
2026£775,000£135,000£210,000£259,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fort Royal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fort Royal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£192£208£173
2017£270£218£193£181
2018£290£211£170£195
2019£290£239£213£200
2020£238£256£169£210
2021£230£242£179£220
2022£305£215£233£240
2023£293£232£252£240
2024£312£254£231£235
2025£344£257£241£245
2026£346£220£345£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fort Royal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fort Royal in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR5 2BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR5 2BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202511, Perrywood Close, Worcester, WR5 1EJDetachedFreehold£250,000
08 Aug 202512, Perrywood Close, Worcester, WR5 1EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
31 Jul 202615, Woodside Road, Worcester, WR5 2EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
11 Nov 202518, Lilburne Close, Worcester, WR5 1THDetachedFreehold£380,000
10 Jul 20256 Heron Lodge, London Road, Worcester, WR5 2EESemi-DetachedFreehold£630,000

Schools

In the WR5 2BF postcode area, located within Worcester Town South, there are 5 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.

Nearby schools for WR5 2BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryRed Hill CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryNunnery Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miNot applicableKimichi WorcesterOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WR5 2BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR5 2BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Worcester, WR5 2ELWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miWaitrose223 London Road, Worcester, WR5 2JGWalking directions to Waitrose

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 WR5 2BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Atif Sadiq

Fort Royal - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Jabba Riaz

Fort Royal - 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
WardFort RoyalE05015854
ParishWorcester, unparished areaE43000153
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Worcester Town SouthE02006744
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Worcester 011DE01032294
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2014-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WR5 2BF

Is WR5 2BF (Worcester Town South) safe?

The area around WR5 2BF records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WR5 2BF?

The median sale price around WR5 2BF in Fort Royal is £200,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR5 2BF?

There are 10 schools close to WR5 2BF, including Red Hill CofE Primary School (Good), Nunnery Wood Primary School (Good) and Kimichi Worcester. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WR5 2BF?

The closest station to WR5 2BF is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 1,099 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR5 2BF?

WR5 2BF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,666 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR5 2BF (Worcester Town South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worcester covering WR5 2BF is Tom Collins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Atif Sadiq (Labour Party) and Jabba Riaz (Labour Party).