Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WR1 postcode area, covering Worcester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£184,982
Median price
£162,000
5-year trend
+30.7%
Total sales
8,345
The WR1 area has 304 individual postcodes with 8,345 registered sales. Prices are +53.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Worcester. The five-year price movement is +30.7%.
A historic cathedral city with affordable housing, direct trains to London Paddington and easy access to the Malvern Hills.
🚆 Main station
Worcester Foregate Street
⏱️ London commute
~110 min by train
🏫 Notable school
The Royal Grammar School Worcester
WR1 averages £184,982, placing it in the affordable category, +53.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 8,345 recorded sales across 304 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WR1 is +30.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WR1 1JB
£79,429 avg · 202 sales
WR1 1RG
£67,759 avg · 176 sales
WR1 1UA
£122,345 avg · 154 sales
WR1 3PB
£144,861 avg · 154 sales
WR1 1NU
£105,587 avg · 148 sales
WR1 3NG
£134,233 avg · 139 sales
WR1 1PA
£112,091 avg · 132 sales
WR1 1UT
£152,635 avg · 127 sales
WR1 1NP
£109,859 avg · 126 sales
This WR1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WR1 postcode area is £184,982, based on 8,345 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Worcester.
Properties in WR1 average £184,982, which is +53.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£162,000) is 12.4% below the average (£184,982), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WR1 have moved +30.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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