Ashpool Meadow Green, Herefordshire, County of
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (WR6), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23200321.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £620,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Herefordshire, County of costs £2,574 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Malvern Link, about 11.1 km (6.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Knightwick Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £620,000 | £620,000 | £620,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £323,000 | £323,000 | £323,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £287,500 | £287,500 | £287,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £327,000 | £327,000 | £327,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £167,500 | £160,000 | £175,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £160,750 | £157,000 | £164,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 5 WR6 5SD | Detached | £620,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2022 | 4 WR6 5SD | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2018 | 6 WR6 5SD | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2018 | 2 WR6 5SD | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2017 | 7 WR6 5SD | Detached | £323,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2015 | 7 WR6 5SD | Detached | £287,500 | |
| 2 Aug 2013 | 4 WR6 5SD | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2007 | 5 WR6 5SD | Detached | £327,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2003 | 1 WR6 5SD | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | 4 WR6 5SD | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2000 | 1 WR6 5SD | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 5 WR6 5SD | Detached | £164,500 | |
| 18 Jan 1999 | 5 WR6 5SD | Detached | £157,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1997 | 7 WR6 5SD | Detached | £123,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1995 | 6 WR6 5SD | Detached | £108,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 134 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Herefordshire, County of in 2026-27: Band D £2,574 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,716 | £2,002 | £2,288 | £2,574 | £3,146 | £3,719 | £4,291 | £5,149 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (19% of about 1,660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 59 m and 61 m above sea level (60 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR6 5RB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WR6 5SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR6 5SP | 100% | 78% | 78% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Malvern Link 321,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Great Malvern 429,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Whitbourne | 40 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 52.8 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knightwick Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Bromyard Pharmacy | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | High Street (Dental Surgery) | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bromyard Community Hospital | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Malvern Police Station | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 220 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,990 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,380 m² | 70 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 170 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 34 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Combined dovecote and icehouse at Gaines | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hawley Coppice | Wood | 480 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Spring Coppice | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Moorhall Coppice | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hungry Dean | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Ankerdine Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Lawn Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 9 |
3 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Herefordshire, County of: see them on the Herefordshire, County of page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitbourne Community Shop WR6 5SP | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2013 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ardley Meadows (8); On or near Bannercroft (2); On or near Old Forge (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 33% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WR6 5SD: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- WR6 5RB: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
- WR6 5SP: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ashpool · Old Forge · Old Forge · Meadow Green · Bannercroft · Bannercroft · Ardley Meadows · Ardley Meadows · Acreage · Acreage
All the streets in WR6 and across Herefordshire, County of.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.