Rainbow Hill - WR3 8LX
Key Postcode Insights
WR3 8LX is a residential postcode situated on Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 with 20 addresses.
It ranks as the 242nd largest of the 1,041 postcodes in the WR3 area.
The postcode contains a total of 20 properties: 8 houses, 1 flat and 11 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £176,066
- 10 Year change
- up 26.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £817pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £289/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WR3 8LX is a residential postcode situated on Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 with 20 addresses.
It ranks as the 242nd largest of the 1,041 postcodes in the WR3 area.
The postcode contains a total of 20 properties: 8 houses, 1 flat and 11 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £176,066
- 10 Year change
- up 26.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £817pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £289/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WR3 8LX
- 2 Rainbow Hill
Building  |  3 Flats
- 4 Rainbow Hill
Building  |  3 Flats
- 6 Rainbow Hill
Building  |  3 Flats
- 8 Rainbow Hill
Building  |  2 Flats
- 10 Rainbow Hill
Building  |  2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WR3 8LX sold for £145,000 on 10th July 2020. Since then prices are up an average of 16.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £176,066.
The WR3 8LX Sales Market has increased by 26.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.3% | £176,066 |
| June 2025 | -1.3% | £175,588 |
| June 2024 | 2.5% | £177,883 |
| June 2023 | 1.5% | £173,626 |
| June 2022 | 7.9% | £171,072 |
| June 2021 | 3.4% | £158,573 |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £153,331 |
| June 2019 | 2% | £150,622 |
| June 2018 | 3.8% | £147,603 |
| June 2017 | 2.2% | £142,221 |
| June 2016 | 3.5% | £139,168 |
| June 2015 | 1.7% | £134,472 |
| June 2014 | 7.1% | £132,184 |
| June 2013 | -0.3% | £123,451 |
| June 2012 | 0% | £123,819 |
| June 2011 | -1.4% | £123,814 |
| June 2010 | 5% | £125,629 |
| June 2009 | -12.3% | £119,606 |
| June 2008 | -5.6% | £136,349 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £144,450 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £817.
The WR3 8LX Rental Market has increased by 47.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.4% | £817pcm |
| June 2025 | 5% | £783pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.9% | £746pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.9% | £691pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.2% | £646pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.2% | £609pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.8% | £584pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £568pcm |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £566pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.6% | £549pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.4% | £552pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.7% | £539pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.8% | £530pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.5% | £516pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.4% | £514pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £506pcm |
| June 2010 | 2% | £498pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.9% | £489pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.9% | £530pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £511pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 10th July 2020 for £145,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 16.3%. The postcode has had a total of 8 sales since 1995.
WR3 8LX has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2020£145,000 | 2 Bed House4, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LX4, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LX
- Sold May 2020£185,000 | 3 Bed House12, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LX12, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LX
- Sold Jul 2015£145,000 | 2 Bed House10, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LX10, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LX
- Sold Mar 2013£110,000 | 2 Bed House4, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LX4, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LX
- Sold Sep 2012£124,999 | 2 Bed House2, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LX2, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8LX
Nearby Postcodes
WR3 8LX is the 242nd largest and the 147th most expensive postcode out of the 1,041 postcodes in the WR3 area.
- WR3 8LZ, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3WR3 8LZ8 Addresses|32 m away
- WR3 8JF, Colehurst Park, Worcester, WR3WR3 8JF33 Addresses|39 m away
- WR3 8NA, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3WR3 8NA8 Addresses|65 m away
- WR3 8NG, Rainbow Hill Terrace, Worcester, WR3WR3 8NG11 Addresses|82 m away
- WR3 8NB, Terrace Walk, Worcester, WR3WR3 8NB4 Addresses|89 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (5)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2023£500,000 | 5 Bed House65, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8NF65, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8NF
- Sold Nov 2024£441,290 | 5 Bed House67A, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8NF67A, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8NF
- Sold Nov 2006£420,000 | 5 Bed House33, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8NF33, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8NF
Schools Nearby
- Stanley Road Primary School800 m away
- St Barnabas CofE Primary School900 m away
- Hollymount School900 m away
- Bishop Perowne CofE College800 m away
- Tudor Grange Academy Worcester1.7 km away
- Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WR3 8LX is Worcester Shrub Hill station, which is 400 metres away.
- Worcester Shrub Hill|400 m away
- Worcester Foregate Street|700 m away
- Worcestershire Parkway|5.9 km away
- Droitwich Spa|8.7 km away
