Foley Walk Worcester
2 addresses across 1 postcode (WR2), about 210 m long, classed as a secondary access road. USRN 45000410.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £402,500 across 1 sale.
- 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 Worcester costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pitmaston Park, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Severn Valley Medical Practice, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £402,500 | £402,500 | £402,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2007 | 1 WR2 4NL | Detached | £402,500 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (41% of about 710 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 km (0.6 miles)
- 73-77 Bromwich Road: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- 73-77 Bromwich Road: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- 79 St Johns: up to 8 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 79 St Johns: up to 12 homes, pending decision (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 5 Bull Ring: up to 6 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Rear of 18 St Johns: up to 11 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 8 Henwick Road, Worcester, WR2 5NR: up to 18 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Corner of Comer Road/Lapal Close: up to 20 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 26 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR2 4NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Winchester Avenue St Johns | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Tybridge Street Car Park | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 44.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Severn Valley Medical Practice | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest D. L. Ogle Limited | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The St. Johns Dental Practice | 170 m |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BT Kiosk Malvern Road Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pitmaston Park 3.2 ha | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cripplegate Park 4.9 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,630 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pitmaston Allotments 3,270 m² | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 8.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 560 m (0.3 miles) north. 64 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 | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Western range of monastic buildings of the Cathedral Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Refectory of St Mary's Priory in Cathedral Close | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Remains of Guesten Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Gheluvelt Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Ketch Coppice | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Woodside Coppice | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Lord's Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 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 Worcester: see them on the Worcester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitmaston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 170 m | No published inspection |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Secondary | 11–18 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Clement's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Honeywell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldbury Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushwick CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitmaston House WR2 4ZG | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2009 |
| Pitmaston Primary School WR2 4ZF | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| London House Convenience Store WR2 4HS | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Poppins Day Nursery WR2 4AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Bromwich Convenience Store WR2 4AP | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College And Sixth Form WR2 4AF | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza WR2 5AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| The Berkeley Arms WR2 4HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Victoria House After School WR2 4EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2013 |
| Red Hen @ Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Primary School WR2 4EN | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Crown WR2 4EP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Ruby Cantonese Restaurant WR2 4EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Dolce Desserts WR2 5AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Bromwich Road Mission Church WR2 4AS | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Donnellys Fish And Chips WR2 4AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Georgina Avenue (6); On or near Claverham Close (6); On or near Pitmaston Road (5); On or near Jubilee Road (4); On or near The Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- WR2 4NL: 2 addresses
Nearby streets
Foley Road · Vernon Park Road · Claverham Close · Winchester Avenue · Middle Road · Ellis Road · Homefield Road · The Avenue · Georgina Avenue · Bedwardine Road · Jubilee Road · Pitmaston Road
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.