Living in WR5, Worcester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WR5 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 WR5
157 recorded home sales on the streets around central WR5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £260,000 and a range from £117,000 to £793,359. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 EASTNOR CLOSE, WR5 2BZ | semi-detached | £278,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 1 LISMORE GREEN, WR5 3UE | detached | £325,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 66 BARNES WAY, WR5 3AP | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 27 BATSFORD ROAD, WR5 3RW | terraced | £235,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 19 DEER AVENUE, WR5 3TS | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 48 KINGFISHER CLOSE, WR5 3RY | terraced | £255,000 | 2026-05-27 |
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
38 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Warndon | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Northwick Manor Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 3.0 mi |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Whittington CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
24 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Kimichi Worcester, Royal Grammar School Worcester, The King's School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near WR5, 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 | 22.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.8% |
| Skilled trades | 8.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
Crime data isn't available for this area right now.
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 WR5
What is the average house price in WR5?
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 WR5?
Prices in Worcester are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WR5?
The median of 157 recorded sales around central WR5 in the last 2 years is £260,000, ranging from £117,000 to £793,359 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WR5?
38 schools sit within 3 miles of central WR5, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Is WR5 at risk of flooding?
Central WR5 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 WR5 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 £260,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WR5 or WR99, WR5 or WR1, WR5 or WR4.
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