Area Guide – Worcester (WR)

Living in Worcester (WR)

Crime levels in Worcester (WR) are above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Worcester (WR)

Is Worcester (WR) a good place to live?

Worcester (WR) has crime levels above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Worcester (WR)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 15 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Worcester (WR)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Above England average (99 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 15 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Worcester College of Technology	16 plus	Not rated	0.2 mi
Stanley Road Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.4 mi
St Clement's CofE Primary	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Christopher Whitehead Language College	Secondary	Good	0.7 mi
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
St George's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
Oldbury Park Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Bishop Perowne CofE College	Secondary	Good	0.9 mi
Red Hill CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St George's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Pitmaston Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	1.0 mi
St Barnabas CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Cherry Orchard Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Hollymount School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Gorse Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Worcester, Ronkswood Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Worcester, Ronkswood Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Nunnery Wood Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Nunnery Wood High School	Secondary	Good	1.4 mi
Perdiswell Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Dines Green Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Honeywell Primary School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Worcester Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	1.5 mi
Worcester, Elbury Mount Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Elbury Mount Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Elbury Mount Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Northwick Manor Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	1.5 mi

directions_railway Transport 2 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station	0.2 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station	0.5 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.6 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 40 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
MH RECOVERY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
DROITWICH CMHT	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
WORCESTERSHIRE ADULT EATING DISORDERS	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
EI SOUTH SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
WORCESTER CMHT	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
PERINATAL PSYCHIATRY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
SPRING GARDENS GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CRANSTOUN WORCESTERSHIRE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SEVERN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
ALBANY HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
ST MARTIN'S GATE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
TURNPIKE HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
HARESFIELD HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
TURNPIKE HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
THORNELOE LODGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
WORCESTER CITY INPATIENT UNIT	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
COMPLEX REHABILITATION SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
BARBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ST JOHNS HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
ELBURY MOOR MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
ACORNS CHILDREN'S HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
ST PETER'S SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
PSYCHIATRIC ICU	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SW WAA HOLT	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
WORC MALV HTT	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
WYCHAVON HOME TREATMENT TEAM	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
CAMHS - WORCESTER	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
HEREFORDSHIRE & WORCESTERSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
WORCESTER CITY PCN EXTENDED ACCESS	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
ST JOHNS HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
MIDLANDS - ST JOHNS HOUSE - SAIS COVID VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
SW INTEGRATED TEAM COUNTYWIDE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
SOUTH WORC PALLIATIVE CARE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
PALLIATIVE CARE (RH)	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
WORCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
WORCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY OAMH	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
HOSPITAL AT HOME (PHYSICAL HEALTH)	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
LYPPARD GRANGE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
WORC OA CMHT	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
WORCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.7 mi