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Property Price Trends
Ogilvy Square, Worcester, Worcestershire
WR3 7LU Worcester District (B)
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the WR3 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
WR3
Most Expensive Property
£675,000
The Cressey Ombersley Road, WR3 7RH
Sold: 16 June 2023
Cheapest Property
£120,000
The Cressey Ombersley Road, WR3 7RH
Sold: 07 January 2019
£271,000
The average house price in Worcester was £271,000 in November 2024 (provisional), up 3.3% from November 2023. This was lower than the rise in the West Midlands (3.7%) over the same period.
£893
Private rents rose to an average of £893 in December 2024, an annual increase of 9.1% from £819 in December 2023. This was higher than the rise in the West Midlands (8.7%) over the year.
£232,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £232,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 3.8% higher than the average of £224,000 in November 2023 (revised).
£279,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £279,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 3.3% higher than the average of £270,000 in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (Worcester, E07000237). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in WR3 7LU?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the WR3 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Worcestershire?
Homebuyers
The property market in Worcestershire has seen a steady increase in house prices over the past few years, with an average price of £250,000. Areas such as Worcester (postcode WR1, WR4) and Malvern (postcode WR14) are particularly popular among homebuyers due to their scenic surroundings and good transport links. The availability of housing stock in these areas is relatively low, leading to increased competition among buyers. It is important for homebuyers in Worcestershire to act quickly and be prepared to pay above asking price in order to secure their desired property. Overall, the market is competitive but offers good investment potential for those looking to settle in a picturesque and thriving county.
Renters
Rent prices in Worcestershire have also been on the rise, with an average monthly rent of £800 for a 2-bedroom property. Areas such as Kidderminster (postcode DY10), Redditch (postcode B98), and Bromsgrove (postcode B60) offer a variety of rental options for tenants. However, there is a limited availability of rental properties in these areas, leading to higher demand and increased competition among renters. It is advisable for renters to act quickly and be prepared to pay slightly above the average rent price in order to secure their desired property. Overall, Worcestershire offers a range of rental opportunities for tenants looking to live in a desirable and well-connected county.
Investors
For investors looking to enter the property market in Worcestershire, there are plenty of opportunities to explore. With a growing demand for housing in areas such as Evesham (postcode WR11), Bewdley (postcode DY12), and Droitwich (postcode WR9), investors can expect a good return on their investment. The average rental yield in Worcestershire is around 4%, making it an attractive option for buy-to-let investors. Additionally, the steady increase in house prices in the county provides a good opportunity for capital growth. Overall, Worcestershire offers a promising market for investors looking to expand their property portfolio in a thriving and popular county.
Homebuyers
The property market in Worcestershire has seen a steady increase in house prices over the past few years, with an average price of £250,000. Areas such as Worcester (postcode WR1, WR4) and Malvern (postcode WR14) are particularly popular among homebuyers due to their scenic surroundings and good transport links. The availability of housing stock in these areas is relatively low, leading to increased competition among buyers. It is important for homebuyers in Worcestershire to act quickly and be prepared to pay above asking price in order to secure their desired property. Overall, the market is competitive but offers good investment potential for those looking to settle in a picturesque and thriving county.
Renters
Rent prices in Worcestershire have also been on the rise, with an average monthly rent of £800 for a 2-bedroom property. Areas such as Kidderminster (postcode DY10), Redditch (postcode B98), and Bromsgrove (postcode B60) offer a variety of rental options for tenants. However, there is a limited availability of rental properties in these areas, leading to higher demand and increased competition among renters. It is advisable for renters to act quickly and be prepared to pay slightly above the average rent price in order to secure their desired property. Overall, Worcestershire offers a range of rental opportunities for tenants looking to live in a desirable and well-connected county.
Investors
For investors looking to enter the property market in Worcestershire, there are plenty of opportunities to explore. With a growing demand for housing in areas such as Evesham (postcode WR11), Bewdley (postcode DY12), and Droitwich (postcode WR9), investors can expect a good return on their investment. The average rental yield in Worcestershire is around 4%, making it an attractive option for buy-to-let investors. Additionally, the steady increase in house prices in the county provides a good opportunity for capital growth. Overall, Worcestershire offers a promising market for investors looking to expand their property portfolio in a thriving and popular county.
Last updated on 31 May 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for WR3 7LU
Estimated yield for property investors
3.43%
Yield
The estimated yield for the WR3 7LU postcode area is 3.43%, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in WR3 7LU?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around WR3 7LU that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
| Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2024 | £368,000 | 13 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7BW | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 16 October 2023 | £625,000 | 43 Northwick Close, Worcester, WR3 7EF | Detached | Freehold |
| 27 October 2022 | £440,000 | 280 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7HD | Detached | Freehold |
| 26 February 2021 | £159,000 | Larkspur House, 2 Apartment 5 Whinfield Gardens, Worcester, WR3 7HP | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 24 November 2023 | £230,000 | 3 St Stephens Terrace, Worcester, WR3 7HU | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27 November 2023 | £275,000 | 8 Checketts Lane, Worcester, WR3 7JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 21 March 2024 | £455,000 | 9 Sundew Close, Claines, Worcester, WR3 7LF | Detached | Freehold |
| 01 June 2022 | £139,000 | 13 Flat 3 Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7LG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 01 June 2022 | £129,000 | 13 Flat 1 Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7LG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 24 November 2023 | £123,000 | St Stephens Court, 17 Flat 6 Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7LG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 30 August 2023 | £540,000 | 40 Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 08 March 2024 | £304,500 | 1 Finch Close, Claines, Worcester, WR3 7NR | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12 March 2021 | £440,000 | The Cressey Ombersley Road, Bevere, Worcester, WR3 7RH | Other | Freehold |
| 07 January 2019 | £120,000 | The Cressey Ombersley Road, Bevere, Worcester, WR3 7RH | Other | Freehold |
| 16 June 2023 | £675,000 | The Cressey Ombersley Road, Bevere, Worcester, WR3 7RH | Other | Freehold |
| 08 December 2023 | £310,000 | Hawford House 10 The Stables Ombersley Road, Hawford, Worcester, WR3 7SQ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 12 August 2022 | £482,250 | 4 Firlands Close, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 7UN | Detached | Freehold |
| 08 November 2023 | £400,000 | 4 Shrawley Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 7UQ | Detached | Freehold |
| 10 December 2020 | £215,000 | 4 Treadway Close, Bevere, Worcester, WR3 7WT | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 28 February 2024 | £148,000 | 24 Turrall Street, Worcester, WR3 8AJ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 14 November 2023 | £220,000 | 52 Crown Street, Worcester, WR3 8BJ | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27 October 2023 | £300,000 | 12 Masefield Close, Worcester, WR3 8DD | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £225,000 | 60 Addison Road, Worcester, WR3 8EA | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 01 December 2023 | £237,500 | 25 Albany Road, Worcester, WR3 8EY | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27 February 2024 | £124,500 | 17 Southdown Road, Worcester, WR3 8HX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 30 November 2023 | £208,000 | 13 Gillam Street, Worcester, WR3 8JT | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27 November 2023 | £500,000 | 65 Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 31 January 2024 | £185,000 | 66 Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8NL | Other | Freehold |
| 14 March 2024 | £200,000 | 19 Belmont Street, Worcester, WR3 8NN | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29 February 2024 | £400,000 | 21 Friesland Close, Worcester, WR3 8QL | Detached | Freehold |
| 20 February 2024 | £450,000 | 9 Spring Bank, Hindlip, Worcester, WR3 8SD | Detached | Freehold |
| 24 August 2023 | £650,000 | The Roakes Droitwich Road, Martin Hussingtree, Worcester, WR3 8TE | Other | Freehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around WR3 7LU during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
Average monthly mortgage payments
Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
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