Is WR5 3BS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

279 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WR5 3BS. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
90
Anti-social behaviour
41
Shoplifting
37
Criminal damage & arson
25
Public order
21
Other theft
20
Burglary
15
Vehicle crime
12

House prices

£253,787

Average price in Worcester (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 1.7% year on year.

Terraced
£232,915
Semi-detached
£275,839
Detached
£425,744
Flat / maisonette
£137,897

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WR5 3BS specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WR5 3BS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WR5 3BS on Check Food Hygiene

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