Powell's Row Worcester
10 addresses across 3 postcodes (WR2), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 45000837.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: 11 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 80% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cripplegate Park, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Severn Valley Medical Practice, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 144 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
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: Flat (2); House, semi-detached (2); Maisonette, detached (1). Built: 2003-2006 (2); 2024 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3).
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 (41% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, St John's (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1 Malvern Road, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 79 St Johns: up to 8 homes, permissioned (30 m)
- 79 St Johns: up to 12 homes, pending decision (30 m)
- Rear of 18 St Johns: up to 11 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- 5 Bull Ring: up to 6 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- 8 Henwick Road, Worcester, WR2 5NR: up to 18 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Corner of Comer Road/Lapal Close: up to 20 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- St Clements Church Hall, Henwick Road, Worcester, WR2 5NP: up to 54 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 73-77 Bromwich Road: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 6 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 5AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR2 4EL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR2 5AG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 10 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 26 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR2 4EL | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| WR2 5AG | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| WR2 5AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St John's St Johns | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tybridge Street Car Park | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 44.6 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Severn Valley Medical Practice | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest D. L. Ogle Limited | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The St. Johns Dental Practice | 220 m |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BT Kiosk Malvern Road Cashzone | 90 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cripplegate Park 4.9 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,630 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Winchester Avenue Allotments 1,080 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 8.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m north. 94 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north |
| Boundary Walls to East Side of River Severn Extending South From the Water Gate | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Water Gate House and Attached Walls and Gate to East | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Monastic Ruins | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Western range of monastic buildings of the Cathedral Priory | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Refectory of St Mary's Priory in Cathedral Close | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| St Alban's Church | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Gheluvelt Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Ketch Coppice | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Woodside Coppice | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Oldbury Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 10 |
4 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 110 m | No published inspection |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Secondary | 11–18 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| Pitmaston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Clement's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 550 m (0.3 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 |
| Oldbury Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Honeywell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rushwick CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza WR2 5AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Dolce Desserts WR2 5AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Colston Bakery WR2 5AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Subway WR2 5AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Pasha Everest WR2 5AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Narraways WR2 5AG | Manufacturers/packers | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| The Bell WR2 5AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Fortune House Chinese Takeaway WR2 5AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Tom Yum Kung Thai Takeaway WR2 5AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Indinosh Lounge WR2 5AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hing Tai WR2 5AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Anaz Balti WR2 5AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Bull Baiters Inn WR2 5AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Cafe At BB WR2 5AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Victoria House After School WR2 4EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2013 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hales Orchard (64); On or near St John'S (21); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near Middle Road (7); On or near B4206 (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 Three Points Martial Arts (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WR2 5DT) now Exempt, was Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WR2 5AU: 7 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- WR2 4EL: 2 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- WR2 5AG: 1 address of 68 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Swanpool Walk · Abbey Road · Church Terrace · Graham Road · Church Close · Hales Orchard · Abbey Close · Star Lane · Blakefield Gardens · Bromwich Lane · Homefield Road · Great House Road
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.