Worcester homes for sale at the national average price

The figure, recorded in September, was up slightly on the previous month and is part of the longer-term trend which has seen property prices in the city grow by 12.3 per cent over the last year.

But what sort of property does that money buy you in Worcester?

We found three properties on Rightmove you can buy for a similar price in the city:

Two bedroom first flat - £260,000

Diglis, Worcester

FLAT: Two bedroom flat, Diglis (Image: Rightmove)

Rightmore says: "A well presented apartment situated on the first floor of Harry Davis Court, briefly comprising of entrance hall with storage cupboard, utility cupboard, open plan living, dining and kitchen area with balcony, bedroom one with built in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, second bedroom with fitted wardrobe, separate shower room.

"The property benefits from having two permanently allocated parking spaces.

"Offered for sale with no onward chain."

Four-bedroom house - £260,000

London Road, Worcester

ON MARKET: Four bedroom house in London Road (Image: Rightmore)

Rightmove says of the end of the terrace property: "A fantastic opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed, four bedroom townhouse, ideally located within walking distance to the city centre.
"The property has an abundance of character, and is being offered with no onward chain."

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Two bedroom cottage - £260,000

Sherwood Lane, St Johns, Worcester

COTTAGE: Two bedroom cottage in St John's (Image: Rightmore)

Rightmove says: "A superb opportunity to acquire a two bedroom semi detached period cottage with well planned and finished accommodation, within easy reach of schooling, Worcester city and major transport links, additional conservatory, private rear garden and outbuilding offering further potential.
"Accommodation comprising: covered porch, fitted kitchen, sitting room, conservatory/dining room, downstairs modern bathroom.

"To the first floor: Two bedrooms."

To find out more about these properties, visit Rightmove.

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