Roach Close Worcester
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45000880.
16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale. 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4). 1 address on its postcodes is 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 D; 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 Shrub Hill, about 2.9 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Power Park, is about 440 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. The nearest GP surgery is Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice, about 2.6 km away. About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £217,500 | £217,500 | £217,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £210,000 | £170,000 | £250,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £211,000 | £211,000 | £211,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £232,000 | £232,000 | £232,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £214,250 | £193,000 | £235,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £103,250 | £91,500 | £115,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £77,313 | £75,000 | £79,625 |
| 1997 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 9 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2018 | 7 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2014 | 5 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £217,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2010 | 8 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2009 | 2 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2009 | 7 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2008 | 1 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £211,000 | |
| 30 May 2007 | 5 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £232,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2006 | 2 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2004 | 10 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 11 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £235,500 | |
| 15 Dec 1999 | 2 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | 5 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £91,500 | |
| 27 Nov 1998 | 6 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £79,625 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 7 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1997 | 10 WR5 3HZ | Detached | £89,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (36% of about 690 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.
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 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR5 3HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| WR5 3HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR5 3HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR5 3HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km |
| Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 13 within 800 m; nearest St Peter's Island St Peter the Great | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 2.8 km |
| Car parks | City Walls Road Parking | 2.3 km |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 2.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 45.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice | 2.6 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest St Peters Chemist | 780 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest St Peters Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 1.4 km |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 3.2 km |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Canada Way, Lower Wick Cashzone | 1.9 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Power Park 5.0 ha | 440 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 12 ha | 790 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,630 m² | 520 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,320 m² | 1.0 km |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km | 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 |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Childrens Hospice WR5 3EZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Timberdine Harvester Inn WR5 3HP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 202Toby Carvery Worcester WR5 3HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| B & M Broomhall WR5 3HW | Retailers - other | 490 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Aldi WR5 3HW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Elm Green Close (11); On or near Pike Close (8); On or near St Peter'S Hill (6); On or near Perch Road (4); On or near Carp Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
St Peter's Hill · Bream Close · Starling Close · Eagle Close · Carp Close · Elm Green Close · Kestrel Drive · Grayling Close · Falcon Close · Dace Road · Raven Drive · Chubb 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.
- Noise from roads, railways or aircraft, which is not shown yet; and planning applications.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.