King George's Field
Worcester 005 · 6 sub-areas · 9,296 residents
Worcester 005 is a residential neighbourhood within Worcester, home to around 9,300 people and carrying one of the more affordable rent profiles in the city. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £890 a month, well below the UK national benchmark, though rents rose close to 5% last year. The area has a notably high social housing share — around one in three homes — which sets it apart from most of Worcester.
King George's Field is a green, lower-density part of Worcester — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in King George's Field?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £955 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
King George's Field in Worcester
Living in King George's Field
Worcester 005 sits firmly in the affordable end of the Worcester market. It doesn't have the manicured feel of the city's owner-occupied suburbs, but what you get for the money is genuinely decent — a two-bed for under £900 a month in a city that's already cheaper than most of England. That combination of low rents and a large social housing stock means the neighbourhood attracts a wide mix of residents, from young renters stretching their budget further to families who have lived here for decades.
The cost picture is one of the standout facts here. A median rent of £955 a month across all sizes puts Worcester 005 comfortably below what you'd pay almost anywhere in the South East. Even within Worcester itself, this area sits at the cheaper end of the spectrum. The trade-off is that property prices — a median of around £214,000 — are also lower, which can mean a more mixed stock of housing than you'd find in the city's pricier postcodes.
Demographically, the neighbourhood skews younger than you might expect from a quiet Midlands city: roughly one in four residents is under 18, and nearly a quarter are aged 18 to 34. Social housing accounts for close to 35% of homes, which is significantly above what you'd find across most of Worcester. Owner-occupation sits at around 45%, and private renters make up just under one in five households. That tenure mix shapes the feel of the area — more settled and community-rooted than a transient city-centre rental zone, but also more economically mixed.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk — and connects to Birmingham in just over 55 minutes by public transport. Most residents drive: nearly two in three commute by car, and public transport use is low at under 4%. Broadband coverage is strong, with gigabit-capable connections available to every home in the area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how Worcester 005 breaks down locally.
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Frequently asked
- Is Worcester 005 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's genuinely affordable — two-bed rents run around £890 a month — and it has a settled, mixed community feel. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and below-average Ofsted outcomes for nearby schools. For renters prioritising value over prestige, it works well.
- What is the rent in Worcester 005?
- A one-bedroom typically costs around £700 a month, a two-bedroom about £890, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,060. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose close to 5% last year, so expect some movement at renewal.
- Is Worcester 005 safe?
- The crime rate sits at around 103 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's one of the higher-crime parts of Worcester. That said, rates vary street by street, so it's worth checking the specific roads you're considering before deciding.
- What's the commute from Worcester 005 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 55 minutes from the nearest mainline rail station, which is roughly a 16-minute walk from the neighbourhood. Most residents drive rather than use public transport — nearly two in three commute by car — so journey times by road will vary with traffic.
- Who lives in Worcester 005?
- A wide mix — around one in four residents is under 18, and nearly a quarter are 18 to 34, giving it a younger profile than many parts of Worcester. About 35% of homes are social housing, which is well above the city norm. It's a genuinely mixed community rather than a homogeneous professional enclave.
- What schools are near Worcester 005?
- There are 102 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't the issue. Around 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.3 km away. Families should research specific catchments carefully.
- How affordable is buying a home in Worcester 005?
- The median sale price is around £214,000, and on a typical local salary it takes about 3.2 years to save a deposit — considerably faster than most of southern England. That makes Worcester 005 one of the more accessible parts of the country for first-time buyers on modest incomes.