Postcode WR3 8RY 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fernhill Heath & Ombersley is £47,900 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 2.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Fernhill Heath & Ombersley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Fernhill Heath & Ombersley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Fernhill Heath & Ombersley is £47,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from WR3 8RY.
Fernhill Heath & Ombersley near WR3 8RY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £343,750 in North Claines & Salwarpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £196,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £285,044 |
| Terraced | 12 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Claines & Salwarpe
In the WR3 8RY postcode area, located within Fernhill Heath & Ombersley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR3 8RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Droitwich Road, Wychavon, WR3 8RN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.