Carnforth Drive Worcester
42 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR4), about 510 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45001838.
14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale. 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 23, D: 2). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Worcester costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 2.0 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Elbury Park, is about 730 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 46 to 51 m above sea level. 8 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Elbury Moor Medical Centre, about 320 m away. About 990 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £216,500 | £216,500 | £216,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £173,500 | £173,000 | £174,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £132,251 | £129,552 | £134,950 |
| 2010 | 2 | £108,738 | £61,475 | £156,000 |
| 2006 | 4 | £175,498 | £161,495 | £186,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £169,995 | £169,995 | £169,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2024 | 55B WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2022 | 65 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jul 2018 | 47 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £216,500 | |
| 16 Nov 2015 | 43 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2015 | 53 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £174,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 55B WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £129,552 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 2012 | 55A WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £134,950 | New build. |
| 14 May 2010 | 31 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £61,475 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Feb 2010 | 43 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £156,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2006 | 41 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £169,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 39 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £186,000 | New build. |
| 5 Jun 2006 | 47 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £181,995 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 45 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £161,495 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 43 WR4 9HG | Semi-detached | £169,995 |
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (13); Flat (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (4). Built: 2003-2006 (23); 1996-2002 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (18); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Worcester in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,138 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,010 | £4,812 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (54% of about 810 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Land off Brickfields Road, Blackpole, Worcester: up to 24 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Land off Brickfields Road, Blackpole, Worcester: up to 16 homes, pending decision (350 m)
- Blackpole Road, Western Power Distribution Depot: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (520 m)
- Commandery Coach Depot, Tolladine Road: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (780 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 3 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR4 9HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| WR4 9JE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 46 m and 51 m above sea level (49 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR4 9HG | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| WR4 9JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.0 km |
| Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m, 47 within 800 m; nearest Regency High School Warndon | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 2.8 km |
| Car parks | Worcester Shrub Hill Station Car Park | 2.0 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Osprey Charging Station | 650 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 40.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Elbury Moor Medical Centre | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Peak Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Lyppard Dental Centre | 1.4 km |
| Hospital | Worcester Royal Infirmary | 1.9 km |
| Police station | West Mercia Police HQ | 2.1 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Midcounties Co-Op The Lakes, The Lakes Cashzone | 530 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Elbury Park 4.2 ha | 730 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Warnden Park 2.3 ha | 550 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Langdale Drive Allotments 1,910 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 5.4 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 42 |
8 of the street's 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth School | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oasis Academy Warndon | Primary | 2–11 | 450 m | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cranham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 650 m | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Worcester Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m | No published inspection |
| Hollymount School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| The Lyppard Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| North Worcester Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency High School WR4 9JL | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Fairfield Centre (Class Catering) WR4 9HG | Other catering premises | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Fairfield Day Nursery WR4 9HG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School WR4 9HG | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Majestic Bingo WR4 9TY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Spar WR4 9TY | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Wing Lee Takeaway WR4 9TY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Nisa Local WR4 9PA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Glovers Needle WR4 9JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Warndon Fryer WR4 9PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Pizza Allegro WR4 9PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Spar WR4 9PA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Sainsbury's WR4 9JN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Sainsbury's (Petrol Station) WR4 9JN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Community Centre WR4 9DX | Other catering premises | 420 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Haresfield Close (35); On or near Petrol Station (24); On or near Carters Close (22); On or near Coopers Close (16); On or near Wigton Place (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 13% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Nearby streets
Windermere Drive · Harter Row · Kirkby Gardens · Coopers Close · Wigton Place · Ploughmans Close · Keswick Drive · Carters Close · Gamekeepers Drive · Saddlers Walk · Haresfield Close · Cleeve Drive
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.