King Arthur's Close Worcester
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR2), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45000575.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 7, E: 2, 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 81% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, and Gheluvelt Park (7.3 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) 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 29 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 26 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Albany House Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,160 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 C (40% of about 1,420 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)
- The Crown And Anchor, 233 Hylton Road, WORCESTER, WR2 5LA: up to 5 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Coppertops, 195 Oldbury Road: up to 42 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 31 October 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR2 6BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR2 6BA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 29 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR2 6BA | 88% | 81% | 81% | 0% |
| WR2 6BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Martley Road Junction Henwick Park | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Pitchcroft Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 43.8 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Albany House Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Scales Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moor Street Clinic | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Gheluvelt Park 7.3 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,360 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Henwick Road Allotments 3,770 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gheluvelt Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 32 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gheluvelt Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| City walls: section S of The Butts, extending 100ft (30m) E from Rack Alley | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| City walls: section S of The Butts, extending 150ft (50m) between Angel Place and Bath Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Moated site at Earl's Court | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Birchen Grove | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Grove Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Oldbury Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Atchen Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Bevere Island | Island | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 26 |
1 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Clement's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St George's CofE Primary School Worcester Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Honeywell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northwick Manor Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himbleton House WR2 6HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Worcester Petrol Filling Station WR2 5PG | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Tesco WR2 6HH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Monarch Drive Chippy WR2 6EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Compass Group At University Of Worcester WR2 6AJ | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Worcester Students Union Community Cupboard WR2 6AJ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (10); On or near Greenford Gardens (7); On or near Himbleton Road (6); On or near Fern Road (4); On or near Dolphin Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 4% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 19% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 30% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 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
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
Ferry Close · Dolphin Close · East Comer · Henwick Road · Greenford Gardens · King Stephen's Mount · Stallard Road · Himbleton Road · Wallcroft Close · Westhaven Place · Fern Road · The Spinney
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.