areas within Worcestershire
| Bewdley | Droitwich | Malvern | Stourport-on-Severn |
| Broadway | Evesham | Pershore | Tenbury Wells |
| Bromsgrove | Kidderminster | Redditch | Worcester |
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Worcestershire has plenty to recommend it, including beautiful countryside, thriving commercial centres and good transport links.
Living in Worcestershire
Worcestershire is the archetypal shire county. Located in the heart of England with fine landscapes, a wide range of habitats and wildlife and a notable cultural and historic heritage, this county is quintessentially English.
There is evidence that a lot of London and South-East buyers who have traditionally looked at areas along the M4 are now migrating westwards in search of a combination of more peaceful surroundings and better value for money.
The north of the county takes in the towns of Redditch, Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Kidderminster. Due to their close proximity to Birmingham and the M40 and M, they have developed into thriving commercial centres.
The main landmark in the west are the Malvern Hills, rightly designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Demand has been pronounced for village and edge-of-village properties in South Worcestershire, where there is close proximity to the M50 and M5. This allows good commuting to the Cardiff and Bristol conurbations.
Worcester is a thriving ancient cathedral city and has become one of the fastest growing cities in Europe, maintaining the industries for which it is world famous: Royal Worcester Porcelain and Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce.
The city is experiencing an upward trend in the area south of the Cathedral where the old porcelain factory has been converted and developed. Diglis docks and marina are undergoing a major redevelopment.
For those seeking somewhere more peaceful to live, Pershore is a picturesque Georgian market town on the banks of the River Avon, but still close enough to the Worcester to enjoy the benefits a city has to offer.
The town is noted for its Georgian architecture, and most of the premises in Bridge Street and Broad Street are listed buildings.
Transport
Worcestershire's location in the heart of England makes it accessible and closer than you think.
If you are flying into the area, then Birmingham International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away, Manchester is 1h 50, Heathrow is 2h 10 and Gatwick is 2h 50 away. Worcestershire has good road links to the major motorways (M5, M6, M40, M42, M50) and London is just 2½ hours away. Worcestershire and the Cotswolds are at the heart of the British Rail network with main line routes to London, the Midlands and the North and the South West of England.
History and culture
Worcester is home to the beautiful County Cricket ground and boasts one of the oldest racecourses in the UK.
The Victorians left a fine legacy of spa towns throughout the county. The therapeutic qualities of Droitwich Spa's Brine Baths have been known since Roman times.
Worcester's fortunes were based on glove making, pottery manufacture, salmon fisheries (long gone), and the famous Worcestershire sauce.
The Royal Worcester Porcelain site and its museum, factory and café are close by.
For further information visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk; www.wccc.co.uk; www.royalworcester.co.uk
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Worcestershire
3 bedrooms house in Foxwalks Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire - Asking price of £104,950
A Three bedroom - semi-detached comprising of, hallway, lounge, kitchen, upstairs bathroom and separate w/c.... view full details
6 bedrooms house in The Grain House, Linley Green, Worcestershire - Guide Price of £625,000
A beautiful stone built farmhouse with striking views to Bringsty Common and Suckley Hills. Accommodation comprises: living room, dining room, kitchen / family room with separate utility, study,...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Whittle Drive West, Kidderminster - Asking price of £125,000
This semi detached house is situated on a corner plot on the Birchen Coppice estate and offers family sized accommodation which comprises of a lounge, dining room and kitchen to the ground floor,...... view full details
6 bedrooms house in Harvington Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 - Guide Price of £525,000
One half of a fine Georgian Grade II Listed former farmhouse in delightful grounds and with views over open farmland Briefly affording wide receptin hall, guest cloakroom, dining room, sitting...... view full details
8 bedrooms house in Saint Peters,St Peters Road, Malvern, Worcestershire - Guide Price of £750,000
A beautiful and elegantly appointed Edwardian family home with striking views towards the Severn plain. Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, music room...... view full details
bedrooms house in Woodrow Close, Bromsgrove, Catshill, Worcestershire - Asking price of £144,950
Four bedroom, semi detached property to provide the following accomodation, porch, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, garden, garage and off road parking.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Linthurst Newtown, Bromsgrove, Blackwell, Worcestershire - Offers in the region of £179,950
A charming period mid terrace cottage with the added benefit of parking to the rear, set in the delightful Worcestershire village of Blackwell.... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Station Road, Bromsgrove, Blackwell, Worcestershire - Offers in the region of £475,000
A particulary fine LARGE VICTORIAN SEMI lying in the popular village of Blackwell, boasting a wealth of features and offering excellent sized family accomodation.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Sutton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire - Asking price of £129,950
Three bedroom semi detached property consisting of off road parking, lounge, kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom.... view full details
