Worcester

Stronger pay prospects offset by higher living costs define the experience in Worcester. While median weekly earnings of £759.90 sit above the West Midlands median, residents face a house price to income ratio of 6.6x. Rent is similarly demanding, consuming 29% of gross median earnings. These financial pressures are balanced by a safer environment, with a crime rate of 60.2 per 1,000 people that is lower than the regional median. Education is a clear advantage, as 95.1% of pupils attend schools rated Good or Outstanding, ranking 2 of 30 in the region. This location suits professionals who value school quality and relative safety, provided they are comfortable with the significant portion of income required for housing.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.