Sheldon Close Wychbold, Wychavon
26 addresses across 1 postcode (WR9), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45405328.
- Sales: 40 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 12, D: 5, E: 4).
- 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 Wychavon costs £2,373 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 25 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Salters Medical Practice, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 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 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £327,500 | £250,000 | £405,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £267,500 | £267,500 | £267,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £254,813 | £215,000 | £294,625 |
| 2016 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £231,000 | £187,000 | £275,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £174,400 | £174,400 | £174,400 |
| 2012 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £235,000 | £230,000 | £240,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 3 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2021 | 33 WR9 7PY | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2021 | 1 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2019 | 2 WR9 7PY | Detached | £267,500 | |
| 7 Sep 2018 | 29 WR9 7PY | Detached | £272,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Feb 2018 | 8 WR9 7PY | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2017 | 31 WR9 7PY | Detached | £294,625 | |
| 19 May 2017 | 3 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 3 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £210,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 29 WR9 7PY | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2015 | 1 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 22 May 2015 | 33 WR9 7PY | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2014 | 6 WR9 7PY | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 3 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £174,400 | |
| 14 Nov 2013 | 3 WR9 7PY | Detached | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jan 2012 | 18 WR9 7PY | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2010 | 18 WR9 7PY | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2009 | 29 WR9 7PY | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2009 | 31 WR9 7PY | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2006 | 5 WR9 7PY | Detached | £262,500 | |
| 23 Nov 2005 | 12 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2005 | 12 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £158,500 | |
| 23 Nov 2004 | 1 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2004 | 6 WR9 7PY | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 31 WR9 7PY | Detached | £229,950 | New build. |
| 4 Oct 2002 | 29 WR9 7PY | Detached | £222,950 | New build. |
| 4 Oct 2002 | 5 WR9 7PY | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2002 | 14 WR9 7PY | Detached | £163,500 | New build. |
| 20 Sep 2002 | 16 WR9 7PY | Detached | £163,500 | New build. |
| 9 Sep 2002 | 18 WR9 7PY | Detached | £222,000 | New build. |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 33 WR9 7PY | Detached | £197,950 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2002 | 10 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £129,950 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2002 | 12 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £127,500 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 4 WR9 7PY | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 21 Jun 2002 | 6 WR9 7PY | Detached | £214,950 | |
| 19 Jun 2002 | 2 WR9 7PY | Detached | £159,950 | New build. |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 8 WR9 7PY | Detached | £229,950 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 5 WR9 7PY | Detached | £187,950 | |
| 30 Apr 2002 | 1 WR9 7PY | Semi-detached | £124,950 | |
| 23 Apr 2002 | 3 WR9 7PY | Detached | £125,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (13); House, detached (12). Built: 1996-2002 (16); 1976-1982 (4); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (social) (9); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wychavon in 2026-27: Band D £2,373 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,582 | £1,846 | £2,110 | £2,373 | £2,901 | £3,428 | £3,955 | £4,746 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (30% of about 660 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, 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 26 addresses are between 53 m and 56 m above sea level (55 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR9 7PY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Droitwich Spa 519,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Bromsgrove 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Hartlebury 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walkmill Drive Wychbold | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bromsgrove Bus Station | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 31.1 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Salters Medical Practice | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Droitwich Dental Studio | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Droitwich Spa Private Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Droitwich police station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Select & Save, Westlands | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,830 m² | 330 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,500 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,090 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Centurian Wood | Wood | 130 m east |
| Crutch Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Ashbeds Coppice | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Impney Park | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Pridzor Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Highstank Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 7 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 26 |
25 of the street's 26 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 Wychavon: see them on the Wychavon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wychbold First and Nursery School | Primary | 3–9 | 300 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wych Way Inn WR9 7PA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| McDonalds WR9 7PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa WR9 7PA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Midland News Stores WR9 7PA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Alliance In Partnership At Wychbold First School WR9 7PU | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Amphlett Way (18); On or near Walkmill Drive (10); On or near Sheldon Close (9); On or near School Road (8); On or near Chapel Mews (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- WR9 7PY: 26 addresses of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Richardson Close · Aerial Way · Amphlett Way · Chapel Mews · School Road · A38 · Webb Drive · Walkmill Drive · M5 · Cross Furlong · School Road · Bridge Croft
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.