Sharman Close Worcester
30 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR1), about 170 m long. USRN 45001816.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (C: 26, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 83% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Gheluvelt Park, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thorneloe Lodge Surgery, about 310 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 129 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Flat (18); Maisonette, semi-detached (10). Built: 1950-1966 (22); 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (20); rented (private) (5); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
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 (28% of about 1,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, St George's Square (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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Old Brewery Service Station, Barbourne Road: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Land between 23 and 52, Sunnyside Road, Worcester, WR1 1RL: up to 6 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 14-20 Barbourne Road, Worcester: up to 25 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Sansome Walk Swimming Pool: up to 35 homes, pending decision (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Sansome Walk Swimming Pool: up to 40 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Land Adjacent to 2 Northfield Street: up to 2 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR1 3LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
| WR1 3LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 18 m and 20 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR1 3LA | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| WR1 3LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gheluvelt Park Barbourne | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Pitchcroft Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 42.9 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thorneloe Lodge Surgery | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Epworth House Dental Surgery | 350 m |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Ombersley Road Cashzone | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gheluvelt Park 7.3 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,360 m² | 320 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waterworks Lane Allotments 8,650 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 7.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gheluvelt Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 230 m north. 169 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gheluvelt Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 230 m north |
| Whiteladies House at Worcester Grammar School | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Britannia House (Alice Otley School) | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Shire Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| City walls: section S of The Butts, extending 150ft (50m) between Angel Place and Bath Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| City walls: section S of The Butts, extending 100ft (30m) E from Rack Alley | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Grove | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Woodside Coppice | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Grove Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Bevere Island | Island | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 30 |
7 of the street's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Primary School Worcester Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northwick Manor Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 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 |
| Oldbury Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Worcester Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Clement's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Hollymount School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie`s WR1 1SB | Retailers - other | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Lemon Tart WR1 1SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Eat Greek WR1 1SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Parkside Stores (Select \& Save) WR1 3HF | Retailers - other | 140 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 3 Sep 2026 |
| New Happy Garden 328 WR1 3JW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| My Shooting Stars Nurseries WR1 3JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Red Hen Cookery @ Riversides School WR1 3HZ | School/college/university | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Shrubbery Guest House WR1 1HU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Sainsbury's WR1 1HU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Red Hen Cookery @ St Georges Catholic Primary School WR1 3JY | School/college/university | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Wishing Well Afterschool At St Georges Catholic Primary Sch WR1 3JY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Guest House WR3 7ET | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 4 Good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Talbot WR1 1HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Lily B's WR1 1HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Royal Kebab -Tinsel Town - King Of Wings - Dog 'N' Bun WR1 1RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 68 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barbourne Road (76); On or near Henry Street (14); On or near Barbourne Walk (9); On or near Sharman Road (6); On or near Lower Barbourne Terrace (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Sharman Road · Barbourne Walk · Brook Street · Townsend Street · Woodbine Road · Barbourne Lane · Barbourne Terrace · Selborne Road West · Barbourne Road · Lower Barbourne Terrace · Berkeley Street · Somers' 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.