Mabbs Close Worcester
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR4), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45001876.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £293,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (B: 20, C: 13).
- 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 D; Band D in Worcester costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 40% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 51 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Elbury Moor Medical Centre, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £293,000 | £293,000 | £293,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £301,101 | £301,101 | £301,101 |
| 2020 | 3 | £312,500 | £305,000 | £326,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £287,000 | £287,000 | £287,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £219,500 | £167,000 | £272,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £227,500 | £205,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £215,750 | £156,500 | £275,000 |
| 2011 | 11 | £246,000 | £147,000 | £299,950 |
| 2010 | 7 | £210,000 | £149,995 | £303,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | 12 WR4 0SY | Semi-detached | £293,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2024 | 14 WR4 0SY | Semi-detached | £301,101 | |
| 3 Jul 2020 | 17 WR4 0SY | Detached | £312,500 | |
| 29 May 2020 | 13 WR4 0SY | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2020 | 23 WR4 0SY | Detached | £326,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2019 | 20 WR4 0SY | Terraced | £192,000 | |
| 21 May 2018 | 41 WR4 0SY | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 7 WR4 0SY | Detached | £287,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2016 | 41 WR4 0SY | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 23 Oct 2015 | 13 WR4 0SY | Detached | £272,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2015 | 16 WR4 0SY | Terraced | £167,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2014 | 17 WR4 0SY | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2014 | 11 WR4 0SY | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2012 | 20 WR4 0SY | Terraced | £156,500 | |
| 27 Jan 2012 | 4 WR4 0SY | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2011 | 27 WR4 0SY | Detached | £240,000 | New build. |
| 15 Jun 2011 | 5 WR4 0SY | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 31 May 2011 | 25 WR4 0SY | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 31 May 2011 | 23 WR4 0SY | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 20 May 2011 | 21 WR4 0SY | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2011 | 41 WR4 0SY | Detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 30 Mar 2011 | 17 WR4 0SY | Detached | £246,000 | New build. |
| 25 Mar 2011 | 37 WR4 0SY | Detached | £215,000 | New build. |
| 4 Mar 2011 | 20 WR4 0SY | Terraced | £147,000 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2011 | 19 WR4 0SY | Detached | £299,950 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2011 | 13 WR4 0SY | Detached | £240,000 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 2010 | 16 WR4 0SY | Terraced | £155,000 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2010 | 18 WR4 0SY | Terraced | £149,995 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 7 WR4 0SY | Detached | £240,000 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 11 WR4 0SY | Detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 22 Oct 2010 | 12 WR4 0SY | Semi-detached | £184,000 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 2010 | 3 WR4 0SY | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jul 2010 | 2 WR4 0SY | Detached | £303,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, detached (19); House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 2010 (11); 2011 (8); 2009 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (2); rented (social) (2).
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 D (27% of about 1,480 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Trotshill (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
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, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 0SY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| WR4 0HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 51 m and 56 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR4 0HX | 100% | 40% | 40% | 0% |
| WR4 0SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fowler Avenue Warndon Villages | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Worcester Shrub Hill Station Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 40.5 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Elbury Moor Medical Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lyppard Dental Centre | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Worcestershire Royal Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police HQ | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Elbury Park Service Station Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,410 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,210 m² | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warndon Villages Allotments 1.1 ha | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Spetchley Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spetchley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warndon Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Tolladine Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| North Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Leopard Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| King's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 38 |
30 of the street's 38 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyppard Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 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 |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Warndon | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Worcester Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carnforth School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyppard Grange Tavern WR4 0NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Emily's Jams And Pickles WR4 0HZ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lister Avenue (4); On or near Mabbs Close (3); On or near Holland Green (1); On or near Cobden Avenue (1); On or near Sheridan Row (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 10 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
Bright Avenue · Cobden Avenue · Lister Avenue · Sheridan Row · Hunt Avenue · Burdett Place · Attwood Place · Trotshill Way · Holland Green · Towneley · Lovett Place · Dugdale Drive
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.