Potters Close Worcester
2 addresses across 1 postcode (WR4), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45000835.
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 45 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 Elbury Moor Medical Centre, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 222 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (54% of about 810 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)
- Blackpole Road, Western Power Distribution Depot: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Land off Brickfields Road, Blackpole, Worcester: up to 24 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Land off Brickfields Road, Blackpole, Worcester: up to 16 homes, pending decision (380 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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 2 addresses are between 44 m and 45 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR4 9JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsburys Blackpole | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Worcester Shrub Hill Station Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 40.9 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elbury Moor Medical Centre | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Lyppard Dental Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Worcester Royal Infirmary | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police HQ | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest SGN Ltd - Blackpole Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 14 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Langdale Drive Allotments 1,910 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Civil War fieldwork at Tamar Close, Worcester, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Civil War fieldwork at Tamar Close, Worcester | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Gheluvelt Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Tolladine Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Leopard Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| High Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Bevere Island | Island | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | 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 |
| Cranham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 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 |
| Oasis Academy Warndon | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Worcester Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hollymount School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 Primary Academy Perdiswell | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Worcester Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Lyppard Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency High School WR4 9JL | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Sainsbury's WR4 9JN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Sainsbury's (Petrol Station) WR4 9JN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Fairfield Centre (Class Catering) WR4 9HG | Other catering premises | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Fairfield Day Nursery WR4 9HG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| The Black Pear Trust At Carnforth School WR4 9HG | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Caffe Pausa At Dunelm WR3 8HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Next Home WR3 8HP | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Furniture Village | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| KFC WR3 8HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Ground Espresso Bar At Next WR3 8HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Majestic Bingo WR4 9TY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Spar WR4 9TY | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Wing Lee Takeaway WR4 9TY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Sunny Newsagents WR4 9ST | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (39); On or near Petrol Station (24); On or near Carters Close (22); On or near Goldsmith Road (20); On or near Wheelwright Close (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 76% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
- WR4 9JR: 2 addresses of 102 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Turners Close · Gardeners Close · Saddlers Walk · Ship Wrights Close · Tanners Close · Vintners Close · Goldsmith Road · Carters Close · Coopers Close · Joiners Close · Wheelwright Close · Drapers Close
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.