Windsor Row Worcester
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR1), about 70 m long. USRN 45001829.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, 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 A; Band D in Worcester costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Andrew's Gardens, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice, about 130 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,364 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
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 29 m². Most common: Flat (2). Built: before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2).
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 A (70% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Historic City (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- THE PHEASANT, grade II*
- 15, NEW STREET, grade II
- 16 AND 17, NEW STREET, grade II
- 45, 46 (The Greyhound) and 47 New Street, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Martins Quarter: up to 98 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Land at St Martins Quarter: up to 98 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Land at St Martins Quarter: up to 98 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Former History Centre, Trinity House: up to 5 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Carden Street Opportunity Zone: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Former Worcester Fire Station: up to 10 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Former Worcester Fire Station: up to 9 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Former Worcester Fire Station: up to 28 homes, permissioned (270 m)
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 8 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR1 2JX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR1 2DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR1 2DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR1 2JX | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Worcestershire Parkway 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest City Walls Road Worcester | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Worcester Bus Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Martins Gate Car Park | 150 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 43.3 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmacy At Spring Gardens | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 270 m |
| Hospital | Uhcw Worcester Spire Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 12 St Swithins Street Halifax | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Andrew's Gardens 6,280 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cripplegate Park 4.9 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 50 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 14 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hillborough Allotments 1.5 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Pheasant, a listed building (Grade II*), 30 m. 492 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 12 of them Grade I and 33 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| City walls: section extending 130ft (40m) from the back of No 27 New Street to Windsor Row | Scheduled monument | 40 m |
| City walls: section extending 50ft (15m) between Windsor Row and Nash's Passage | Scheduled monument | 40 m |
| King Charles House | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m north |
| City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street | Scheduled monument | 70 m north-east |
| King Charles House | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m north |
| 6, 7 and 7A (Nash House), New Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m south-west |
| Gheluvelt Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Old Bridge 1642 | Registered battlefield | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Leopard Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Grove Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Bevere Island | Island | 4.9 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Clement's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's CofE Primary School Worcester Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldbury Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hollymount School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottles Wine Bar WR1 2DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Chad's Gnashery At Bottles Wine Bar & Merchants WR1 2DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Drummonds/Swan With Two Nicks WR1 2DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | Exempt | |
| The King Charles House WR1 2DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Twenty Two WR1 2DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hangry Moose At The Swan WR1 2DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Mooba At Twenty Two WR1 2DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Wheelie Good Pizza At The Pheasant WR1 2DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Guilt Trip WR1 2DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Chesters Restaurant WR1 2DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Meat Treat WR1 2DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Hangar Cafe WR1 2DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Elgars Coffee Shop And Restaurant WR1 2DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Plantamamita WR1 2DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Evertons Wine Merchants & Shippers | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 462 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 443 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 |
| Public order | 86 |
| Other theft | 56 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 |
| Robbery | 43 |
| Bicycle theft | 39 |
| Drugs | 24 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (311); On or near Supermarket (133); On or near High Street (115); On or near The Avenue (97); On or near Bank Street (72).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | under 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 74% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 32% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 Five Guys (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WR1 2BY) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings All Bar One Worcester (pub/bar/nightclub, WR1 2BY) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 29 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Keystones Cocktail Club (pub/bar/nightclub, WR1 2HB) now Exempt, was 4 Good found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Nashs Passage · New Street · Mealcheapen Street · The Shambles · Mealcheapen Street · George Street · Church Street · The Trinity · St Paul's Street · Silver Street · High Street · Temperance 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.