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Worcester WR3 8 area guide

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Is Worcester WR3 8 a good place to live?

In Worcester (WR3 8), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £293,739 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Worcester WR3 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Worcester WR3 8 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (182 of 5,186) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 84 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £53,531 (148 sales)1996: £47,888 (201 sales)1997: £53,313 (247 sales)1998: £63,570 (247 sales)1999: £69,947 (255 sales)2000: £80,012 (239 sales)2001: £97,861 (238 sales)2002: £109,057 (320 sales)2003: £134,010 (232 sales)2004: £157,562 (217 sales)2005: £157,642 (184 sales)2006: £171,139 (276 sales)2007: £186,885 (230 sales)2008: £162,851 (107 sales)2009: £161,705 (135 sales)2010: £157,823 (108 sales)2011: £157,765 (98 sales)2012: £153,150 (122 sales)2013: £167,897 (165 sales)2014: £192,579 (202 sales)2015: £224,002 (201 sales)2016: £204,512 (251 sales)2017: £222,213 (202 sales)2018: £251,223 (216 sales)2019: £352,463 (178 sales)2020: £216,162 (143 sales)2021: £378,154 (233 sales)2022: £261,181 (192 sales)2023: £289,680 (132 sales)2024: £293,739 (158 sales)2025: £302,543 (174 sales)2026: £235,759 (27 sales) 2026: £235,759 (27 sales) — part year so far £378,154 £47,888 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in WR3 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (27 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 65 crimesJun 24: 49 crimesJul 24: 57 crimesAug 24: 59 crimesSep 24: 46 crimesOct 24: 35 crimesNov 24: 52 crimesDec 24: 36 crimesJan 25: 47 crimesFeb 25: 27 crimesMar 25: 38 crimesApr 25: 49 crimesMay 25: 36 crimesJun 25: 38 crimesJul 25: 51 crimesAug 25: 40 crimesSep 25: 49 crimesOct 25: 49 crimesNov 25: 45 crimesDec 25: 57 crimesJan 26: 43 crimesFeb 26: 47 crimesMar 26: 59 crimesApr 26: 40 crimes Apr 26: 40 crimes 65 27 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in WR3 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 46/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
40
One-person households
33%
Households with children
26%
Households
10,385

Owned 61% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WR3 8.

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Worcester WR3 8: frequently asked questions

Is Worcester WR3 8 a good place to live?

In Worcester (WR3 8), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £293,739 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Worcester WR3 8?

Recorded crime in Worcester WR3 8 runs at 168.1 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Worcester WR3 8 safe?

Crime in Worcester WR3 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Worcester WR3 8 runs at 168.1 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Worcester WR3 8?

Homes in Worcester WR3 8 sell for around £293,739 on average, based on 158 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Worcester WR3 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Worcester WR3 8 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (182 of 5,186) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 84 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Worcester WR3 8?

There are 5 schools in Worcester WR3 8 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Worcester WR3 8 a deprived area?

Worcester WR3 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).