Living in WR3, Worcester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WR3 in Worcester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around WR3
109 recorded home sales on the streets around central WR3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £285,000 and a range from £87,500 to £850,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 DROVERS WAY, WR3 8QD | detached | £420,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 14 TEESWATER CLOSE, WR3 8QF | terraced | £226,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| APARTMENT 6 WEAVERS COURT CHECKETTS LANE, WR3 7NX | flat-maisonette | £161,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 22 WOODLAND CLOSE, WR3 8HU | terraced | £225,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 292 OMBERSLEY ROAD, WR3 7HD | semi-detached | £465,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| APARTMENT 11 WEAVERS COURT CHECKETTS LANE, WR3 7NX | flat-maisonette | £157,500 | 2026-04-30 |
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 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Manor Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Oasis Academy Warndon | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Hindlip CofE First School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| North Worcester Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
26 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 WR3, 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 | 24.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.3% |
| Skilled trades | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
141 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WR3 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Worcester's figures.
Common questions about WR3
What do houses actually sell for in WR3?
The median of 109 recorded sales around central WR3 in the last 2 years is £285,000, ranging from £87,500 to £850,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WR3?
41 schools sit within 3 miles of central WR3, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WR3?
141 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WR3 at risk of flooding?
Central WR3 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 WR3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £285,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 141 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WR3 safe?
141 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR3 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? WR3 or WR4, WR3 or WR1, WR3 or WR99.
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