Froswick Close Worcester
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR4), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 45001957.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 Shrub Hill, about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 150 m away, and Elbury Park (4.2 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Elbury Moor Medical Centre, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 140 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
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 2021 (5).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (66% of about 1,170 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)
- Commandery Coach Depot, Tolladine Road: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Land off Brickfields Road, Blackpole, Worcester: up to 24 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Land off Brickfields Road, Blackpole, Worcester: up to 16 homes, pending decision (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Club House, Tolladine Golf Course: up to 16 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 11 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 9PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| WR4 9NL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 46 m and 47 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR4 9NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR4 9PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Patterdale Drive Warndon | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Worcester Shrub Hill Station Car Park | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 40.5 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elbury Moor Medical Centre | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Giles Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lyppard Dental Centre | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Worcester Royal Infirmary | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police HQ | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op The Lakes, The Lakes Cashzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Elbury Park 4.2 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warnden Park 2.3 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Langdale Drive Allotments 1,910 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642, a registered battlefield, 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tolladine Wood | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Leopard Hill | Hill | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Warndon Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Bevere Island | Island | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Warndon | Primary | 2–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Worcester Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carnforth School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| The Lyppard Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Cranham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hollymount School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdales 1973 Club WR4 9HY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Prince Of Wales WR4 9HY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Warndon Community Centre - Open Door Cafe WR4 9NX | Other catering premises | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Worcester Community Trust At Warndon Community Hub WR4 9NX | Other catering premises | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Glovers Needle WR4 9JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Rice Kart WR4 0DP | Mobile caterer | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nisa Local WR4 9PA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Penrith Close (29); On or near Buttermere Drive (20); On or near Skiddaw Close (19); On or near Grisedale Drive (12); On or near Borrowdale Drive (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
Patterdale Drive · Skiddaw Close · Wain Green · Bowness Drive · Water Croft · Penrith Close · Buttermere Drive · Borrowdale Drive · Waggon Place · Middleton Gardens · Marsh Avenue · Upper Ground
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.