WR7 Worcester has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 3.4% for property prices and 4.4% for rental income, with population expansion at 1.4% over the same period. The postcode sits at the 72nd percentile nationally for market trajectory, scoring 53.9 out of 100, indicating above-average performance relative to UK benchmarks. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation to date but potential for future change. These metrics indicate a stable, modestly appreciating market with rental yields outpacing capital growth, relevant for investors evaluating income versus capital strategies in this West Midlands location.
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- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.4% per year
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What's changing in Worcester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.8 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Worcester (WR7) common questions
Is Worcester up and coming?
Worcester (WR7) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 44% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 3.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Worcester safe?
Worcester has a safety score of 90/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Worcester?
The average property price in Worcester (WR7) is £296k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Worcester?
The median monthly rent in Worcester (WR7) is £918 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Worcester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Worcester (WR4), Pershore (WR10), Malmesbury (SN16), Worcester (WR5), Redditch (B96). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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