Living in Worcester, Worcestershire
Thinking of moving to Worcester? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Worcester, Worcestershire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Local administration around Worcester
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Worcester
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice | Providence Street, Spring Gardens, Worcester | 0.2 mi | 01905 744400 |
| Severn Valley Medical Practice | Henwick Halt Medical Centre, 1 Ingles Drive, St Johns, Worcester | 0.6 mi | 01905 422883 |
| Albany House Surgery | Albany Terrace, Worcester | 0.7 mi | 01905 26086 |
| St Martin's Gate Surgery | Turnpike House Medical Centre, 37 Newtown Road, Worcester | 0.7 mi | 01905 363351 |
| Haresfield House Surgery | 37 Newtown Road, Worcester | 0.7 mi | 01905 368503 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Worcester
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 4-5 St. Swithins Street, Worcester | 0.1 mi | 01905 24018 |
| Boots | 72-74 High Street, Worcester | 0.1 mi | 01905 726868 |
| Kitsons Pharmacy | 12 Broad Street, Worcester | 0.1 mi | 01905 22861 |
| Pharmacy at Spring Gardens | Spring Gardens Health Centre, Spring Gardens, Worcester | 0.2 mi | 01905 20086 |
| Asda Pharmacy | Silver Street, Lowesmoor, Worcester | 0.2 mi | 01905 680300 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Worcester
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgery | Trinity Gate Mews, 39 St. Nicholas Street, Worcester | 0.1 mi | |
| St Marys Dental Practice | 5 St. Marys Street, Worcester | 0.4 mi | |
| Bath Road Dental Surgery | 17 Bath Road, Worcester | 0.4 mi | |
| London Road (dental Surgery) | 26 London Road, Worcester | 0.4 mi | |
| Moor Street Clinic | 7 Moor Street, Worcester | 0.5 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Worcester
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT 49, AUSTIN COURT, 2, MILL STREET | £220,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 19, PORTLAND WALK | £75,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| APARTMENT 36, AUSTIN COURT, 2, MILL STREET | £212,500 | Flat | May 2026 |
| APARTMENT 7, WATERS REACH, ARMSTRONG DRIVE | £225,000 | Flat | Apr 2026 |
| APARTMENT 24, THE OLD FIRE STATION, COPENHAGEN STREET | £311,950 | Flat | Apr 2026 |
| APARTMENT 29, ST. PETERS COURT, 2, ST. PETERS STREET | £224,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| APARTMENT 12, ST. PETERS COURT, 2, ST. PETERS STREET | £165,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| FLAT 9, QUAY HOUSE, LOWESMOOR TERRACE | £113,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| FLAT 44, ALBION MILL, PORTLAND STREET | £165,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| 8, ARMSTRONG DRIVE | £90,000 | Terraced | Feb 2026 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Worcester
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School | Requires Improvement | 0.5 mi |
| St Clement's CofE Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Oldbury Park Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Pitmaston Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Good | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
Broadband in Worcester
Local Amenities in Worcester
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0.2 mi
- St Andrew's Gardens 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Pitch 0.3 mi
- Fort Royal Park 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks & Spencer 0 mi
- Crowngate shopping centre 0.1 mi
- Asda 0.2 mi
- Aldi 0.3 mi
- Co-op Food 0.6 mi
Train Stations
- Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station 0.2 mi
- Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station 0.5 mi
- Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station 3.6 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Spring Gardens Health Centre 0.2 mi
- Asda 0.2 mi
- Farrier House Surgery 0.3 mi
- Ronkswood, Newtown Road Pharmacy 0.7 mi
- Haresfield Surgery 0.7 mi
Area Profile for Worcester
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