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House prices in Worcester
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Worcester is worth £251,703, up 2.1% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £422,631.
That's 7% below the UK average of £271,295.
Worcester house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Worcester
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £422,631 ▲ +1.9%
- Semi-detached £273,826 ▲ +3.5%
- Terraced £230,433 ▲ +2.6%
- Flat £136,986 ▼ -1.0%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 8 MENSTON CLOSE, WR4 0BB | £280,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 LYTTLETON STREET, WR1 3JN | £265,000 |
| Apr 2026 | BUNGALOW OLD HALL RECTORY ROAD, WR8 0NT | £188,000 |
| Apr 2026 | MISTLEMAY, 37 MORTON ROAD, WR3 7UB | £345,000 |
| Apr 2026 | BEVERE COURT NORTHWICK ROAD, WR3 7RE | £210,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 110 ORCHARD STREET, WR5 3DY | £226,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 SANDPIPER CLOSE, WR5 3SF | £208,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 STATION CLOSE, WR7 4RX | £265,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 107 MONARCH DRIVE, WR2 6EU | £275,000 |
| Apr 2026 | POLLARD COURT BASIN ROAD, WR5 3GB | £178,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Worcester costs 6.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Worcester ranks nationally →
Worcester is the 109th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 42,414 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Worcester.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 46.3%
- Median floor area 75 m²
- Median annual energy cost £804
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Eastbourne £250,523
- House prices in Broxtowe £253,567
- House prices in High Peak £254,489
- House prices in South Kesteven £254,647
- House prices in North East Derbyshire £254,787
- House prices in Torridge £257,052
- House prices in Gedling £246,120
- House prices in Tendring £259,697
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Worcester?
- The average house price in Worcester is £251,703, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Worcester changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Worcester have risen +2.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Worcester by property type?
- Latest average prices in Worcester:
- detached homes: £422,631
- semi-detached homes: £273,826
- terraced homes: £230,433
- flats: £136,986
- Is Worcester affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Worcester costs 6.7× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Worcester ranks nationally.
- Is Worcester an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Worcester costs £251,703 — 7% less than the UK average of £271,295. Worcester is the 109th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Worcester?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Worcester's average of £251,703, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Worcester?
- On a typical Worcester sale at £251,703, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,000–£4,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Worcester?
- Moving home in Worcester typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.