Worcester
15 addresses across 1 postcode (WR3), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45000710.
6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 1). 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Worcester costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 2.2 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Gheluvelt Park, is about 610 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 22 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Barbourne Health Centre, about 760 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 98% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 138 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1976-1982 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 E (26% of about 760 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
- Perdiswell House, Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7JU: up to 76 homes, permissioned (880 m)
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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 addresses are about 22 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR3 7BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km | |
| Droitwich Spa 519,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m, 21 within 800 m; nearest The Vine Inn Northwick | 420 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 2.3 km |
| Car parks | Pitchcroft Car Park | 2.0 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Mer | 1.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 42.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Barbourne Health Centre | 760 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Claines Pharmacy | 420 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Northwick Manor Dental Practice | 330 m |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 3.8 km |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 2.0 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest MFG - Northwick Service Station Cashzone | 430 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Gheluvelt Park 7.3 ha | 610 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 460 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 300 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 7.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gheluvelt Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 790 m south. 18 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gheluvelt Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 790 m south |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 4.9 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Grove | Wood | 1.0 km west |
| Bevere Island | Island | 2.3 km north |
| Tinkers' Coppice | Wood | 2.7 km north-west |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 2.8 km south-east |
| Grove Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km south-west |
| Bournes Dingle | Valley | 4.3 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 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 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Manor Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 250 m | Outstanding (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| St George's CofE Primary School Worcester Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Worcester Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km | 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 |
| Oldbury Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Manor Primary School WR3 7EA | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| The Northwick Arms WR3 7DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Crispy Cod WR3 7EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| The Vine Bar And Grill WR3 7BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Ombersley Road Post Office WR3 7BT | Retailers - other | 430 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Londis Northwick Service Station WR3 7BT | Retailers - other | 430 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Luigi's Pizza And Fish Bar WR3 7HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2025 |
| Rainbow Chinese Takeaway WR3 7HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Square Pizza WR3 7HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2025 |
| East Bank Court WR3 7DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bankside Close (2); On or near Cove Gardens (2); On or near Northwick Close (1); On or near Reedham Close (1); On or near Eastbank Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 98% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 72% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | under 1% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Northwick Arms (pub/bar/nightclub, WR3 7DX) now Exempt, was 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WR3 7BJ: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
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.