Crookbarrow Way Worcester, Wychavon
4 addresses across 4 postcodes (WR5), about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 45400409.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Power Park, is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (25% of about 1,920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 17 November 2026: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 14 September 2026: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the verge (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR5 2RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR5 3TE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR5 3TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WR5 3TS | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 30 m and 45 m above sea level (37 m on average); the ground rises about 15 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR5 2RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR5 3TE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR5 3TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR5 3TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 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 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broomhall Green St Peter the Great | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | City Walls Road Parking | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 44.2 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Peters Chemist | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbotsbury Court Dental Practice | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Commandery Service Station Cashzone | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Power Park 5.0 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 12 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,750 m² | 230 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,320 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm, a scheduled monument, 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crookbarrow Hill | Hill | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Ketch Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Woodside Coppice | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Kempsey Grove | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Grove Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nunnery Wood High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Worcester Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Norton Sports Club WR5 2PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| WNSC (Shooting Club Kitchen) WR5 2PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Emperor Drive (4); On or near Heath Drive (2); On or near Dragonfly Green (2); On or near Brimstone Close (1); On or near Peacock Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 17 November 2026 (lane closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WR5 2RA: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- WR5 3TE: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- WR5 3TN: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
- WR5 3TS: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Admiral Place · Camberwell Drive · Marten Croft · Grasshopper Avenue · Emperor Drive · Fox Drive · Peacock Close · Heath Drive · Badger Gardens · Brimstone Close · Dragonfly Green · Deer Avenue
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.