Living in WR2, Worcester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WR2 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 WR2
126 recorded home sales on the streets around central WR2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £250,000 and a range from £112,500 to £482,500. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 LOW FOLD CLOSE, WR2 5UE | detached | £405,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 138 SENTINEL CLOSE, WR2 5FD | semi-detached | £281,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 2 BROOK COTTAGE BRANSFORD ROAD, WR2 5SL | semi-detached | £355,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 5 BROADWAY GROVE, WR2 5EU | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 48 WINDSOR AVENUE, WR2 5NB | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 1 GROVE COTTAGES BROMYARD ROAD, WR2 5ET | terraced | £341,000 | 2026-04-27 |
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
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Manor Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Honeywell Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| North Worcester Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
17 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Royal Grammar School Worcester, The King's School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near WR2, 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.6% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.0% |
| Skilled trades | 11.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
140 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WR2 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Worcester's figures.
Common questions about WR2
What is the average house price in WR2?
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 WR2?
Prices in Worcester are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WR2?
The median of 126 recorded sales around central WR2 in the last 2 years is £250,000, ranging from £112,500 to £482,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WR2?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central WR2, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WR2?
140 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WR2 at risk of flooding?
Central WR2 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 WR2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £250,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 140 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WR2 safe?
140 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR2 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? WR2 or WR1, WR2 or WR99, WR2 or WR5.
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