Postcode WR3 8SX is located in a rural hamlet, 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 very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fernhill Heath & Ombersley is £58,897 per year. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill located about 3.0 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% 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 per household in Fernhill Heath & Ombersley is £58,897 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from WR3 8SX.
Fernhill Heath & Ombersley near WR3 8SX 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in North Claines & Salwarpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £196,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Claines & Salwarpe
In the WR3 8SX postcode area, located within Fernhill Heath & Ombersley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Wychavon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.