Hampton Close Worcester
31 addresses across 1 postcode (WR2), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45000478.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £302,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 5, E: 4, F: 1).
- 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 C; 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 1.4 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 570 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Severn Valley Medical Practice, about 670 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 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 | 2 | £302,500 | £285,000 | £320,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £292,500 | £235,000 | £350,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £256,475 | £249,950 | £263,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £194,975 | £159,950 | £230,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £244,000 | £244,000 | £244,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £182,500 | £173,000 | £192,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 24 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 9 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 25 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2024 | 7 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £256,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Oct 2023 | 3 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2022 | 20 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2022 | 2 WR2 5LX | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 9 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | 16 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £263,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 1A WR2 5LX | Detached | £420,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Mar 2017 | 19 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 2 WR2 5LX | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2012 | 8 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £176,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2010 | 21 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2010 | 1 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 2 Nov 2009 | 7 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £182,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | 2 WR2 5LX | Detached | £244,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 3 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2007 | 11 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £192,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2006 | 2 WR2 5LX | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2005 | 25 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 31 Dec 2004 | 1A WR2 5LX | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2004 | 15 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £202,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2004 | 20 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £184,000 | |
| 5 May 2004 | 5 WR2 5LX | Detached | £172,500 | |
| 11 Oct 2002 | 7 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £139,950 | |
| 26 Mar 2001 | 3 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £76,000 | |
| 12 Nov 1999 | 7 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £72,500 | |
| 5 Jul 1999 | 13 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 9 Oct 1998 | 21 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 20 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 23 Aug 1996 | 16 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 21 Jul 1995 | 15 WR2 5LX | Semi-detached | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (13); House, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (5); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); 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 C (66% of about 770 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
- The Crown And Anchor, 233 Hylton Road, WORCESTER, WR2 5LA: up to 5 homes, permissioned (550 m)
- Coppertops, 195 Oldbury Road: up to 42 homes, permissioned (580 m)
- Corner of Comer Road/Lapal Close: up to 20 homes, permissioned (600 m)
- St Clements Church Hall, Henwick Road, Worcester, WR2 5NP: up to 54 homes, permissioned (770 m)
- Rear of 18 St Johns: up to 11 homes, permissioned (810 m)
- 8 Henwick Road, Worcester, WR2 5NR: up to 18 homes, permissioned (840 m)
- 5 Bull Ring: up to 6 homes, permissioned (920 m)
- 79 St Johns: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 28 m and 29 m above sea level (29 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR2 5LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 39 within 800 m; nearest Hampton Close St Johns | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 1.2 km |
| Car parks | Tybridge Street Car Park | 1.0 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Roam Charging Station | 910 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 44.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Severn Valley Medical Practice | 670 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Peak Pharmacy | 670 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Bull Ring Dental Surgery | 910 m |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 2.3 km |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 1.2 km |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest Payzone | 400 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 570 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 590 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 430 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m; nearest Oldbury Road Allotments 9,130 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 840 m south-east. 57 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m south-east |
| Moated site at Earl's Court | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km west |
| City walls: section S of The Butts, extending 100ft (30m) E from Rack Alley | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km east |
| City walls: section S of The Butts, extending 150ft (50m) between Angel Place and Bath Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km east |
| Gheluvelt Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km north-east |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 3.1 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km south-west |
| Birchen Grove | Wood | 2.2 km north-west |
| Oldbury Wood | Wood | 2.2 km west |
| Hunting Grove | Wood | 2.4 km north |
| Atchen Hill | Hill | 2.6 km west |
| Bevere Island | Island | 4.4 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 31 | 31 |
None of the street's 31 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| St Clement's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 590 m | 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 |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m | No published inspection |
| Honeywell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Pitmaston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| St George's CofE Primary School Worcester Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushwick CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria House Out Of School WR2 6AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2013 |
| Mellors Catering At Oldbury Park Primary School WR2 6AA | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Compass Group At University Of Worcester WR2 6AJ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Worcester Students Union Community Cupboard WR2 6AJ | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Co-Op WR2 5NY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Natural Ice - Claire Makes Cakes WR2 6JH | Mobile caterer | 450 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Nisa Local WR2 5PP | Retailers - other | 460 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jul 2026 |
| St Clement's Wrap Around Care At St Clements C Of E Primary WR2 5NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Blenheim Road (18); On or near Laugherne Road (18); On or near Windsor Avenue (16); On or near Woodstock Road (8); On or near Hampton Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Mellors Catering At Oldbury Park Primary School (school/college/university, WR2 6AA) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 23 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WR2 5LX: 31 addresses of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hampton Gardens · Laugherne Road · Blenheim Road · Carriage Close · Tollhouse Drive · Windsor Avenue · Woodstock Road · Melrose Close · Buck Street · Packhorse Close · Comer Avenue · Henwick 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 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.