Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Worcester, Worcestershire

Worcester, described as one of the UK's finest shire towns, is the capital city of the county of Worcestershire and lies beside the River Severn. The city's fortunes were based on glove making, pottery manufacture (Royal Worcester Porcelain), salmon fisheries and the famous Worcestershire Sauce. The local Worcester estate agents say it is now the fastest growing district in the county, with the fourth largest shopping centre in the West Midlands, good employment opportunities and excellent transport links. The enviable quality of life enjoyed by local residents is supported by a wide range of housing to suit most requirements. There are plenty of houses for sale in Worcester, ranging from Victorian terraces, to more modern family homes in the suburbs. There is also a major regeneration project taking place of Worcester's riverside, which will culminate in a new community being created in this waterside location.

Amenities for properties in Worcester

Families considering Worcester property will discover that historically the city is a centre of academic excellence with a choice of schools and colleges for children and adults. University status has been conferred on the city's College of Further Education - now University College, Worcester. In the centre of the city the busy high street has many well-known shops, whilst the arcades provide a more unique shopping experience. Shoppers can take a break at one of the many tea rooms or Italian style coffee shops. Sporting enthusiasts looking to buy property in Worcester can watch cricket at the county cricket ground, catch Worcester Warriors at Sixways Worcester Rugby Club, or watch rowing on the river at Pitchcroft. For the more active, the city has many parks, several with tennis courts and bowling greens, as well as golf courses, sports centres and swimming pools.

Transport for Worcester

Situated between junctions 6 and 7 of the M5, road access from Worcester to the national motorway network is easy. By rail, Worcester is located on the cross-roads of two main lines. There is a frequent service to Birmingham, while the Inter-City service links Worcester to London Paddington in just over two hours.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Worcester, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Droitwich, Redditch and Bromsgrove.