Worcester

Study in Worcester

Worcester is home to the University of Worcester, and of course famously the birthplace of Worcester Sauce! 

Cost of Living

Accommodation

Student accommodation costs in Worcester range from £105 - £169 per week; the average is £142 per week. 

Compare the average elsewhere: Stoke-on-Trent: £116/week, Leicester: £142/week, Birmingham: £173/week.

(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)

The average price for:

A cheap meal at a restaurant: £10
A pint of beer: £3.38
A regular takeout coffee: £2.83
1L of milk: £0.90
A loaf of white bread: £0.96

Prices (for cost of living only) are a little higher than equivalent costs in Stoke-on-Trent (2%) and Leicester (4%) and 1% lower than Birmingham.

(Source: Numbeo)

Shopping

Worcester is pretty well known for having some of the best shopping in the Midlands. The high street shops and massive Cathedral Plaza make up the town centre, but there are also some quirkier areas with boutiques and unusual independent shops scattered through Worcester. 

The Great Outdoors

The Malvern Hills are situated in Great Malvern and are a range of hills that are excellent for going for a walk and blowing away those cobwebs. It’s very easy to get to, hop on a train for around £5 and in less than 20-minutes, you’ll be there. Hike up to the highest point Worcester Beacon for incredible views across the whole area.

 

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Chapter Meadows

In the heart of Worcester is Chapter Meadows, a natural area. It’s the ideal place to get some fresh air after a long day at uni, there’s lots of wildlife and bird viewing, the perfect place to feel some tranquillity.

 

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River Severn

The River Severn splits the city in half, and the banks are great for walks, jogs or a bike ride. There are also some great pubs along the river just in case you need to hydrate!