Walcot Lane Pershore, Wychavon
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR10), about 330 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 45405391.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 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 C; 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 Pershore, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pershore Medical Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 90 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
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
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 C (40% of about 1,460 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
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 11 addresses are between 24 m and 28 m above sea level (26 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR10 2BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR10 2DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pershore 116,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Evesham 287,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pershore Railway Station | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Merstow Green Bus Station Evesham | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-Op Pershore Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda - Pinvin GeniePoint | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 42.4 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Pershore Medical Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Pershore Pharmacy | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 133 High Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Pershore Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Pershore Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Pershore - Racecourse Road Cashzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,260 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,780 m² | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wyre Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wyre Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Village cross at junction of Worcester Road and Church Street | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Allesborough Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Peopleton Rough | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Lodge Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Tagg Coppice | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Home Covert | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Dufty Coppice | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 11 |
5 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershore High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pinvin CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–12 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Station Nursery WR10 2DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Co-Op WR10 2EY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Rocket - Unit 1 WR10 2EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| The Munch Box WR10 2DD | Mobile caterer | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 60 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Walcot Lane (90).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 12% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 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) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Damson End · Blackberry Meadow · Station Road · Station Approach · Czar Mews · Terrace Road · Marjorie Fields · Westcott Way · Bramley Walk · Bowbrook Meadow
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.