Backfields, Upton Upon Severn, Worcester
House prices, sold prices and local information for WR8 0JH.
At a glance
10 property sales on Backfields, Upton Upon Severn, Worcester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £280,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £205,500. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Backfields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Backfields has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WR8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £205,500 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £246,250 | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Detached | 1 | £195,000 | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £280,000 | 13 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Backfields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Backfields WR8 0JH | 13 Feb 2026 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4A, Backfields WR8 0JH | 7 Mar 2025 | £178,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| North Crest, Backfields WR8 0JH | 10 Dec 2021 | £292,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Rose Crest, Backfields WR8 0JH | 10 Dec 2021 | £215,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| The Burrow, 2A, Backfields WR8 0JH | 27 Jul 2020 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2A, Backfields WR8 0JH | 13 Sep 2018 | £247,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36B, Backfields WR8 0JH | 7 Sep 2018 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| South Crest, Backfields WR8 0JH | 14 Aug 2018 | £222,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Rose Crest, Backfields WR8 0JH | 16 Apr 2018 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Backfields WR8 0JH | 1 Mar 2018 | £88,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| North Crest, Backfields WR8 0JH | 28 Feb 2018 | £241,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Unit 1, Brensham Buildings, Backfields WR8 0JH | 28 Apr 2017 | £230,000 | Other | Freehold |
| South Crest, Backfields WR8 0JH | 28 Apr 2017 | £230,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| North Crest, Backfields | £241,500 (Feb 2018) → £292,500 (Dec 2021) | +21% over 4 yrs |
| Rose Crest, Backfields | £210,000 (Apr 2018) → £215,000 (Dec 2021) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| South Crest, Backfields | £230,000 (Apr 2017) → £222,000 (Aug 2018) | -3% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Backfields
Crime
42 crimes were reported within about a mile of Backfields in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Backfields is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Severn in Worcestershire Flood alert area
- River Severn at Dunns Lane, Upton upon Severn Flood warning area
- River Severn at East Waterside, Upton upon Severn Flood warning area
- River Severn at Hanley Road, Upton upon Severn Flood warning area
- River Severn at New Street and Backfields Lane, Upton upon Severn Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Backfields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School 164 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hanley Castle High School 1,142 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Great Malvern station 5.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min walk
- Malvern Link station 6.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min walk
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station 6.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Church (Adj, Old Street) 2 min walk
- New Street (Adj, High Street) 2 min walk
- New Street (Opp, High Street) 2 min walk
- Church (Opp, Old Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Upton Surgery
Tunnel Hill, Upton-Upon-Severn, Worcester · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 811 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,596 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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