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WR3 7TP

Cresswell Close

North Claines & Salwarpe

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Detailed insights for WR3 7TP

Overview

Postcode WR3 7TP is located in a rural town, within the North Claines & Salwarpe ward of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fernhill Heath & Ombersley area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fernhill Heath & Ombersley is £58,897 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Fernhill Heath & Ombersley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,798 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Fernhill Heath & Ombersley has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Fernhill Heath & Ombersley is £58,897 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from WR3 7TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Fernhill Heath & Ombersley near WR3 7TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
4,162.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.79(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.29(-42%)
Other theft
3.78(-34%)
Public order
3.78(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.52(-65%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
93.99%
Pakistani
8
2.53%
Other White
6
1.9%
Indian
1
0.32%
African
1
0.32%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
32.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.69%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.92%
No qualifications
40
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
46.09%
Owns with a mortgage
44
38.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Other social rented
7
6.09%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in North Claines & Salwarpe

Median price£374,000
Price per sq ft£336
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£268K – £494K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £374,000 (about £336 per square foot) in North Claines & Salwarpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,130,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Claines & Salwarpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached60£453,250£348
Semi-Detached25£285,000£338
Terraced9£250,000£329
Flats9£185,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Claines & Salwarpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Claines & Salwarpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£154,000£238,000£144,197
2017£353,500£165,000£232,000£263,000
2018£335,315£140,000£205,000£195,975
2019£372,750£148,000£238,500£191,500
2020£374,500£120,500£274,000£210,000
2021£432,500£170,000£295,000£214,000
2022£390,000£158,000£281,250£223,950
2023£424,000£190,000£270,000£238,000
2024£467,500£201,000£292,500£232,500
2025£495,000£192,000£295,000£250,000
2026£440,000£170,000£300,000£227,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Claines & Salwarpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Claines & Salwarpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£188£217£181
2017£259£201£235£251
2018£269£213£271£247
2019£275£214£265£246
2020£285£208£263£297
2021£290£213£292£295
2022£314£226£348£317
2023£325£263£343£339
2024£327£180£351£297
2025£338£266£330£314
2026£371£288£338£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Claines & Salwarpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Claines & Salwarpe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR3 7TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR3 7TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 20268, Cresswell Close, Worcester, WR3 7TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
01 Aug 20257, Cresswell Close, Worcester, WR3 7TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£318,000
01 Sept 202518, Tapenhall Road, Worcester, WR3 7TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£357,000
22 Aug 20252, Tapenhall Road, Worcester, WR3 7TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
28 Mar 202553, Dilmore Avenue, Worcester, WR3 7THSemi-DetachedFreehold£306,000

Schools

In the WR3 7TP postcode area, located within Fernhill Heath & Ombersley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR3 7TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableThe River SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHindlip CofE First SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryClaines CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR3 7TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR3 7TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCostcutterDroitwich Road, Wychavon, WR3 8RNWalking directions to Costcutter

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WR3 7TP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Brian Birch

North Claines & Salwarpe - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Nicolas James Wright

North Claines & Salwarpe - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Nigel Huddleston

Droitwich and Evesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWychavonE07000238
Parliamentary ConstituencyDroitwich and EveshamE14001203
ParishNorth ClainesE04010415
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fernhill Heath & OmbersleyE02006753
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wychavon 006AE01032399
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR3 7TP

Is WR3 7TP (Fernhill Heath & Ombersley) safe?

The area around WR3 7TP records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near WR3 7TP?

The median sale price around WR3 7TP in Fernhill Heath & Ombersley is £374,000 (about £336 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR3 7TP?

There are 3 schools close to WR3 7TP, including The River School, Hindlip CofE First School (Outstanding) and Claines CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WR3 7TP?

WR3 7TP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR3 7TP (Fernhill Heath & Ombersley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Droitwich and Evesham covering WR3 7TP is Nigel Huddleston (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Daniel Brian Birch (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nicolas James Wright (Conservative and Unionist Party).