Berkeley Close Whittington, Wychavon
44 addresses across 1 postcode (WR5), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45400101.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 9, D: 4, E: 8, F: 3, G: 4).
- 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 B; Band D in Wychavon costs £2,373 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worcestershire Parkway, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Worcester Woods Country Park, is about 1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 43 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Haresfield House Surgery, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £315,200 | £315,200 | £315,200 |
| 2023 | 2 | £225,000 | £220,000 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £183,500 | £183,500 | £183,500 |
| 2020 | 2 | £201,000 | £157,000 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £222,498 | £175,000 | £269,995 |
| 2014 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £149,000 | £149,000 | £149,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £170,000 | £165,000 | £175,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £196,475 | £182,950 | £210,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 38 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 38 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2024 | 10 WR5 2RF | Terraced | £315,200 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | 30 WR5 2RF | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2023 | 5 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 39 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2021 | 6 WR5 2RF | Terraced | £183,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 38 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2020 | 38 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2018 | 24 WR5 2RF | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 33 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £269,995 | |
| 25 May 2018 | 33 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £263,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Mar 2014 | 15 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2012 | 8 WR5 2RF | Terraced | £149,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2009 | 35 WR5 2RF | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2009 | 33 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2007 | 33 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 20 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £182,950 | |
| 10 Aug 2001 | 35 WR5 2RF | Terraced | £114,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2001 | 20 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £109,950 | |
| 18 Feb 2000 | 28 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 29 May 1998 | 7 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 39 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £69,950 | |
| 9 Sep 1996 | 38 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £69,450 | |
| 21 May 1996 | 15 WR5 2RF | Semi-detached | £55,000 |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, mid-terrace (7); Bungalow, semi-detached (6). Built: 1950-1966 (22); 1930-1949 (5); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (18); owner-occupied (12).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wychavon in 2026-27: Band D £2,373 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,582 | £1,846 | £2,110 | £2,373 | £2,901 | £3,428 | £3,955 | £4,746 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (25% of about 1,220 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
Finished in the last three months
- 31 August 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 53 m and 54 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR5 2RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Veterinary Surgery Whittington | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 42.4 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Haresfield House Surgery | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Scales Pharmacy | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Abbotsbury Court Dental Practice | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Worcestershire Royal Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Ronkswood, Ronkswood | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Worcester Woods Country Park 36 ha | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,860 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 870 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Spetchley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Copse | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Crookbarrow Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Swinesherd Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Nunnery Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Round Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Old House Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 44 |
43 of the street's 44 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 Wychavon: see them on the Wychavon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittington CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Worcester Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nunnery Wood High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Cheesemakers WR5 2RD | Manufacturers/packers | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Berkeley Close (24).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- WR5 2RF: 44 addresses of 49 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Church Lane · The Top · Gilmour Drive · The Tara · Mayfield
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.