Living in WR1, Worcester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WR1 in Worcester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Worcester: £253,787, up 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around WR1
72 recorded home sales on the streets around central WR1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £175,000 and a range from £75,500 to £1,100,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2 SANSOME COURT, 22 SANSOME PLACE, WR1 1UA | flat-maisonette | £116,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| FLAT 13 ST MARYS COURT SANSOME WALK, WR1 1NU | flat-maisonette | £120,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 26A SANSOME PLACE, WR1 1UA | flat-maisonette | £88,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 23A MIDDLE STREET, WR1 1NQ | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| FLAT 17 ST MARYS COURT SANSOME WALK, WR1 1NU | flat-maisonette | £138,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| APARTMENT 9 THE HOP HOUSE MIDDLE STREET, WR1 1NQ | flat-maisonette | £210,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
41 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Manor Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Oasis Academy Warndon | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Hindlip CofE First School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Hollymount School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
27 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Kimichi Worcester, Royal Grammar School Worcester, The King's School, The River School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near WR1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Worcester.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
526 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WR1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Worcester's figures.
Common questions about WR1
What is the average house price in WR1?
The average sold price in Worcester is £253,787 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WR1?
Prices in Worcester are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WR1?
The median of 72 recorded sales around central WR1 in the last 2 years is £175,000, ranging from £75,500 to £1,100,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WR1?
41 schools sit within 3 miles of central WR1, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WR1?
526 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WR1 at risk of flooding?
Central WR1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WR1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £175,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 526 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WR1 safe?
526 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WR1 or WR99, WR1 or WR2, WR1 or WR4.
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