Wey Place Chawson, Wychavon
11 addresses across 1 postcode (WR9), about 80 m long. USRN 45405278.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (D: 9, E: 1).
- 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 900 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 210 m away, and Open Space Clover Ridge (4.0 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Salters Medical Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 71 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (8); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (57% of about 610 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)
- Willow Court, Westwood Road, Droitwich Spa: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Acre Lane, Droitwich Spa: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 27 August 2026 to 28 August 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (minor works)
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 11 addresses are between 32 m and 34 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR9 0RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Droitwich Spa 519,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) | |
| Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valley Way Westacre | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | ParkBee Union Lane Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sainsburys Droitwich Smart Charge | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 35.6 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Salters Medical Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Droitwich Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Droitwich Spa Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Droitwich Spa Private Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Droitwich police station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Droitwich Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Open Space Clover Ridge 4.0 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,330 m² | 260 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart and St Catherine of Alexandria, a listed building (Grade II*), 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart and St Catherine of Alexandria | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Multi-period salt production remains in Droitwich | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Westwood Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Roman settlement at Bays Meadow | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Roman fort, Saxon church and medieval hospital at Dodderhill | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Coppice | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Droitwich Community Woods | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Woods Droitwich Community | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Great Pool | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Crutch Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Bournes Dingle | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 10 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 240 m | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westacre Middle School | Middle deemed primary | 9–12 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chawson First School | Primary | 3–9 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 12–18 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Witton Middle School | Middle deemed primary | 9–12 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westlands First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 5–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spar WR9 8PQ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2023 |
| AIP At Chawson First School WR9 8BW | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Lakhy News WR9 8JL | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2024 |
| The Doverdale Arms WR9 8JL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Little Al's At Rivers WR9 0RZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Chawson Barn Community Centre WR9 0AQ | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bower Hill (25); On or near Valley Way (13); On or near Oakham Place (9); On or near The Dale (9); On or near Oakham Drive (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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 0RA: 11 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wey Close · Valley Way · Home Piece · Little Hill Court · Little Hill Green · Singer Hill · The Butts · St Joseph's Close · Oakham Place · The Dale · Bower Hill · Oakham Drive
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.