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Hartlebury & Wychbold

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About

Hartlebury and Wychbold form a primarily rural area in the north of Wychavon. The landscape is defined by the River Severn, which forms its western boundary, and the Worcester and Birmingham Canal running through it. Agriculture and scattered settlements characterise the land, with Hartlebury historically centered around its castle. The area includes the large retail and leisure complex at Wychbold, known as the Webbs Garden Centre and associated attractions, which draws visitors from a wider region.

The local geography is relatively flat, part of the fertile floodplain of the Severn Valley. Hartlebury Common, a notable area of lowland heath, provides a distinct habitat within the otherwise agricultural setting. Transport corridors like the A38 and A449 roads are significant features, linking the area to Worcester and Droitwich. The presence of the canal offers a quieter route for narrowboats and walking, contrasting with the main road networks.

Area overview

On average Hartlebury & Wychbold has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hartlebury & Wychbold is £59,520 per year. There are 3 schools in Hartlebury & Wychbold: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hartlebury & Wychbold is home to around 8,795 people, with a population density of about 113.1 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hartlebury & Wychbold Population
8,795
Population density
113.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.79(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.96(-26%)
Other theft
6.71(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.69(-22%)
Burglary
5(+23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,080
91.88%
Other White
206
2.34%
Indian
94
1.07%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
90
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
63
0.72%
Total population: 8,794

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,580
36.06%
No qualifications
1,215
16.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,187
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
971
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
675
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 7,155

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,345
36.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,300
35.59%
Other social rented
422
11.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
325
8.9%
Social rents from council
95
2.6%
Total households: 3,653

Property prices in Hartlebury & Wychbold

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£263K – £525K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £326 per square foot) in Hartlebury & Wychbold area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hartlebury & Wychbold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£470,000£331
Semi-Detached26£327,500£310
Terraced16£250,000£339
Flats7£155,000£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hartlebury & Wychbold

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartlebury & Wychbold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379,998£178,500£263,500£177,500
2017£352,000£212,500£232,000£170,996
2018£360,000£147,000£207,000£185,000
2019£361,000£148,000£234,000£199,500
2020£365,000£330,400£245,000£210,000
2021£431,250£170,000£262,500£216,500
2022£400,000£180,000£280,000£225,500
2023£435,000£320,000£255,000£240,000
2024£455,000£116,275£305,000£235,000
2025£462,000£306,000£302,500£250,000
2026£470,000£155,000£267,500£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartlebury & Wychbold.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hartlebury & Wychbold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£139£208£239
2017£250£144£238£202
2018£261£231£277£270
2019£271£192£286£282
2020£263£208£262£289
2021£285£213£286£293
2022£311£226£318£314
2023£327£259£335£328
2024£335£198£326£342
2025£314£237£333£329
2026£333£260£310£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hartlebury & Wychbold.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hartlebury & Wychbold in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wychavon district.

Band A£1,582
Band B£1,846
Band C£2,110
Band D£2,373
Band E£2,901
Band F£3,428
Band G£3,955
Band H£4,746

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Hartlebury & Wychbold

Is Hartlebury & Wychbold safe?

Hartlebury & Wychbold records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hartlebury & Wychbold?

The median sale price in Hartlebury & Wychbold is £417,500 (about £326 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hartlebury & Wychbold?

Hartlebury & Wychbold has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hartlebury & Wychbold?

Hartlebury & Wychbold scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hartlebury & Wychbold sits around rank 18,045 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hartlebury & Wychbold?

The average household income in Hartlebury & Wychbold is around £59,520 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Hartlebury & Wychbold

WR97JE

Newland Common Road

WR90BX

Crown Lane

DY117RH

The Avenue

DY117TL

Woodbury Close

WR90QE

De Salis Drive

WR90QZ

Oak Park

WR90QD

Horton Lane

WR90PZ

Hartlebury

WR90AG

High Park

WR97PF

Worcester Road

DY104EU

Ikon Industrial Estate

DY139QZ

Chadwick

B604DZ

Shaw Lane

DY117SA

Summerfield Lane

WR90FB

Squashberries Close

B604BQ

Astwood View Cottages

WR97GZ

Oakley Gardens

WR90BE

Crutch Lane

WR97PN

De Wyche Road

DY117XQ

Old Worcester Road

DY139QS

Titton Lane

WR97PH

Chequers Lane

WR97PS

De Wyche Close

DY139JD

Hartlebury

DY117RF

Worcester Road

DY139SE

Bishops Wood Lane

WR90PU

Hartlebury

WR97RA

Webb Drive

WR90PN

Elmley Lane

WR97GS

Sharington Row

DY104HY

Perry Lane

WR97TB

Saxon Way

WR90NE

Addis Lane

WR97TD

Centenary Way

DY139SA

Chadwick Bank

B604BH

Shaw Lane

DY117TY

Whitley Close

DY104ER

Worcester Road

B619EY

Berry Lane

WR97GL

Prescott Drive

WR90PL

Foster Drive

WR90BS

School View

WR97UJ

Platten Close

B604ED

Shaw Lane

B617ER

Worcester Road

DY117SE

Summerway Lane

DY117XA

Rectory Lane

DY104HX

Torton Lane

B617EJ

Rectory Lane

WR97TA

Cross Furlong

WR90DA

Crown Lane

WR97LR

Dadinton Drive

DY117TG

Waresley Court Road

WR90NQ

Clattercut Lane

WR90AD

Westwood Park

DY104EH

Droitwich Road

DY117YA

Stourport Road

WR90PD

Doverdale Lane

B604BB

Astwood Lane

DY139QP

Worcester Road

DY117XZ

Hartlebury

DY117XP

Crown Lane

DY139SN

Norchard

WR97PR

De Wyche Close

B604AU

Dodderhill Common

B604FN

Dodderhill Common

WR97LX

Salwarpe Close

WR90FF

Bromsgrove Road

WR97UH

Sansmeadow Fields

DY104EJ

Droitwich Road

WR90PQ

New Road

WR90PY

Hartlebury

DY139QT

Hillditch Lane

B617EP

Worcester Road

WR90FP

Colley Pits Lane

B617EG

Rectory Lane

WR90LP

Pointon Way

WR90NJ

Purshull Green Lane

DY139SF

Bishops Wood Lane

DY117YQ

Parsons Lane

WR97UL

Parling Drive

WR90PJ

Kidderminster Road

WR97LU

Dovey Close

WR97TZ

Stinton Lea

DY117TW

Parkfield Close

WR97GR

Godwin Close

DY139RE

Lincomb Lane

WR90PE

The Knoll

B617EU

Worcester Road

DY117TT

Hartlebury

WR97SJ

Brook Meadow

DY139QU

Hartlebury

DY139SB

Parsons Lane

WR90DG

Worcester Road

WR90BG

Crutch Lane

WR90FE

Flax Close

WR90NZ

Church Lane

DY139SJ

Hartlebury

DY104EP

Droitwich Road

WR97UE

Conbridge Close