Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WR5 postcode area, covering Worcester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£196,867
Median price
£186,000
5-year trend
+31.8%
Total sales
21,067
The WR5 area has 728 individual postcodes with 21,067 registered sales. Prices are +50.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Worcester. The five-year price movement is +31.8%.
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
WR5 averages £196,867, placing it in the affordable category, +50.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 21,067 recorded sales across 728 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WR5 is +31.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WR5 2PL
£152,100 avg · 234 sales
WR5 1BA
£85,611 avg · 213 sales
WR5 3TB
£142,822 avg · 194 sales
WR5 3TF
£102,465 avg · 187 sales
WR5 2SE
£194,754 avg · 157 sales
WR5 2LN
£132,476 avg · 155 sales
WR5 3HX
£128,991 avg · 150 sales
WR5 3UA
£161,222 avg · 147 sales
WR5 1QX
£109,613 avg · 141 sales
This WR5 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 WR5 postcode area is £196,867, based on 21,067 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Worcester.
Properties in WR5 average £196,867, which is +50.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£186,000) is 5.5% below the average (£196,867), 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 WR5 have moved +31.8% 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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