Living in WR99, Worcester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WR99 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 WR99
100 recorded home sales on the streets around central WR99 in the last 2 years, with a median of £220,000 and a range from £55,000 to £285,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, WR4 9QA | terraced | £187,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 192 TOLLADINE ROAD, WR4 9AR | semi-detached | £275,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 16 TAMAR CLOSE, WR5 1NE | terraced | £154,000 | 2026-04-22 |
| 17 HELFORD CLOSE, WR5 1NB | semi-detached | £254,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 16 TAMAR CLOSE, WR5 1NE | terraced | £117,500 | 2026-03-17 |
| 73 SOMERVILLE ROAD, WR4 9QG | semi-detached | £213,000 | 2026-03-13 |
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 | 1.3 mi |
| Northwick Manor Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Hindlip CofE First School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Hollymount School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
24 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 WR99, 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 | 15.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.9% |
| Skilled trades | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
574 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WR99 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
WR99 is not in a mapped flood risk zone (Zone 1, low probability).
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Worcester's figures.
Common questions about WR99
What is the average house price in WR99?
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 WR99?
Prices in Worcester are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WR99?
The median of 100 recorded sales around central WR99 in the last 2 years is £220,000, ranging from £55,000 to £285,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WR99?
38 schools sit within 3 miles of central WR99, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WR99?
574 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR99 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WR99 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 £220,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 574 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WR99 safe?
574 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR99 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? WR99 or WR1, WR99 or WR4, WR99 or WR5.
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