Swinton Close Worcester
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR2), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45001050.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £475,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, 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 61% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pitmaston Park, is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Johns House Surgery, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £357,000 | £357,000 | £357,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £249,999 | £249,999 | £249,999 |
| 2003 | 3 | £183,000 | £180,000 | £199,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £154,950 | £149,950 | £159,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2024 | 4 WR2 4HA | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2022 | 7 WR2 4HA | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 19 WR2 4HA | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 12 WR2 4HA | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2016 | 4 WR2 4HA | Detached | £357,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2011 | 12 WR2 4HA | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2009 | 9 WR2 4HA | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 24 WR2 4HA | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | 6 WR2 4HA | Semi-detached | £249,999 | |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 6 WR2 4HA | Semi-detached | £183,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2003 | 3 WR2 4HA | Detached | £199,950 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 9 WR2 4HA | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2002 | 11 WR2 4HA | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2001 | 9 WR2 4HA | Detached | £149,950 | |
| 16 Mar 2001 | 19 WR2 4HA | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 21 Dec 2000 | 20 WR2 4HA | Detached | £128,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2000 | 12 WR2 4HA | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 7 Aug 1998 | 15 WR2 4HA | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 16 WR2 4HA | Detached | £83,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 4 WR2 4HA | Detached | £112,500 | |
| 11 Aug 1995 | 16 WR2 4HA | Detached | £77,950 | New build. |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 14 WR2 4HA | Detached | £79,950 | New build. |
| 26 May 1995 | 24 WR2 4HA | Detached | £94,950 | New build. |
| 26 May 1995 | 22 WR2 4HA | Detached | £92,950 | New build. |
| 10 May 1995 | 18 WR2 4HA | Detached | £108,450 | New build. |
| 17 Feb 1995 | 26 WR2 4HA | Detached | £90,950 | New build. |
| 9 Jan 1995 | 20 WR2 4HA | Detached | £100,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 140 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (36% of about 1,370 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)
- The Ice House, Bromyard Road: up to 54 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 79 St Johns: up to 8 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 79 St Johns: up to 12 homes, pending decision (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Laugherne Garage, Bransford Road: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Corner of Comer Road/Lapal Close: up to 20 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Rear of 18 St Johns: up to 11 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- 73-77 Bromwich Road: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 73-77 Bromwich Road: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (880 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 28 m and 29 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR2 4HA | 100% | 61% | 61% | 0% |
| WR2 4JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Portobello Inn St Johns | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Tybridge Street Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 45.2 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Johns House Surgery | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest D. L. Ogle Limited | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The St. Johns Dental Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BT Kiosk Malvern Road Cashzone | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pitmaston Park 3.2 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pitmaston Allotments 3,270 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 49 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Moated site at Earl's Court | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Powick Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Western range of monastic buildings of the Cathedral Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Gheluvelt Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Ketch Coppice | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Lord's Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Oldbury Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Grove Covert | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Atchen Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 24 |
3 of the street's 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitmaston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Honeywell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Clement's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Rushwick CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Oldbury Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello Inn WR2 4EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Worcester Golf And Country Club WR2 4EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Boughton Park Ltd WR2 4EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| The Berkeley Arms WR2 4HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Worcester Bowl WR2 5HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Red Hen Cookery WR2 5HP | Manufacturers/packers | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Victoria House Day Nursery WR2 5DL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| The Crown WR2 4EP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Ruby Cantonese Restaurant WR2 4EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Pitmaston Primary School WR2 4ZF | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Phoenix House WR2 5DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| The Bedwardine Inn WR2 5DJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Nisa Local WR2 5EE | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Pitmaston House WR2 4ZG | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2009 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B4485 (5); On or near Smiths Avenue (2); On or near Boughton Street (2); On or near Willis Place (1); On or near Swinton Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Nursery Walk · Nursery Road · Little Boughton Walk · Smiths Avenue · North Croft · Palmers Green · Barn Close · South Croft · Boughton Park Close · Worboys Road · Willis Place · Boughton Street
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.