Tuffrey Close Worcester
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR3), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 45001825.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10, C: 25, D: 3).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Gheluvelt Park, is about 320 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: It is about 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 41 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barbourne Health Centre, about 130 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 86 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
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Flat (38). Built: 1976-1982 (22); 1996-2002 (7); 1983-1990 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28); owner-occupied (8).
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 (47% of about 750 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)
- Land between 23 and 52, Sunnyside Road, Worcester, WR1 1RL: up to 6 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- County Council Offices, Bilford Road: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Perdiswell House, Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7JU: up to 76 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Old Brewery Service Station, Barbourne Road: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- 14-20 Barbourne Road, Worcester: up to 25 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 9 September 2026: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
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 addresses are about 24 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR3 7HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR3 7JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-Op Store Northwick | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Pitchcroft Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 42.4 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barbourne Health Centre | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Imperial Dental Group - Ombersley Rd | 270 m |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Ombersley Road Cashzone | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gheluvelt Park 7.3 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.9 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
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), 370 m south-west. 56 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gheluvelt Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 370 m south-west |
| City walls: section S of The Butts, extending 150ft (50m) between Angel Place and Bath Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| City walls: section S of The Butts, extending 100ft (30m) E from Rack Alley | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Bevere Island | Island | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Leopard Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Grove Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
| Bournes Dingle | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 41 |
41 of the street's 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Manor Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's CofE Primary School Worcester Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| North Worcester Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Oldbury Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hollymount School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticky Fingers At Bishop Allenby Hall WR3 7HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | Exempt | |
| St Stephens Residential Home WR3 7HU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Bishop Allenby Hall WR3 7HU | Other catering premises | 110 m | Exempt | |
| The Co-Op WR3 7EU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Ombersley Road Methodist Church WR3 7BP | Other catering premises | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Londis St Stephens Service Station WR3 7LH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| East Bank Court WR3 7DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Wishing Well Nursery WR3 7HT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Guest House WR3 7ET | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 4 Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Ombersley Road Post Office WR3 7BT | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Londis Northwick Service Station WR3 7BT | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| St Stephens Working Mens Club WR3 7JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Pink Garlic Pizza And Kebabs WR3 8BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Headway Worcestershire WR3 8BA | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| The Northwick Arms WR3 7DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (20); On or near Petrol Station (16); On or near Perdiswell Street (9); On or near St Stephen'S Terrace (9); On or near Tuffrey Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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 | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Northwick Arms (pub/bar/nightclub, WR3 7DX) now Exempt, was 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
St Stephen's Street · St Stephen's Terrace · Rossendale Place · Belmont Walk · Bourne Street · Bromsgrove Street · Perdiswell Street · Cypress Street · Victoria Lane · Ivy Street · Victoria Street · Melbourne 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.