Area Info for Besford (Worcestershire)

Overview of Besford, Worcestershire

Besford is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated near the town of Pershore, offering a rural setting with close proximity to local amenities and the River Avon. The village is known for its peaceful environment and traditional English countryside charm.

Geography and Location

Besford lies within the Wychavon district of Worcestershire. The area is characterised by its scenic landscapes, including farmland, woodlands, and the nearby River Avon. Its geographical position makes it a desirable location for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle while remaining accessible to larger towns and cities.

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Besford are limited, the village is part of a region with a rich history dating back to medieval times. The surrounding area features historical sites and traditional Worcestershire architecture, reflecting the long-standing heritage of the region.

Community and Amenities

As a small village, Besford has a close-knit community. Local amenities are limited within the village itself, but nearby Pershore provides shops, schools, and other essential services. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling, thanks to its scenic countryside.

Transport Links

Transport options in Besford are primarily road-based, with good connections to nearby towns and the motorway network. Public transport services are available through bus routes that connect the village to Pershore and other local destinations.

Additional Information

Besford is primarily residential and rural, making it an ideal location for those seeking a quiet lifestyle in the Worcestershire countryside. Its proximity to natural and historical attractions adds to its appeal.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School1.26 miles
Hill View, Defford, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9BH
Abbey Park First and Nursery School1.89 miles
Abbey Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1DF
Abbey Park Middle School1.89 miles
Abbey Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1DF
Drakes' Broughton St Barnabas CofE First and Middle School2.08 miles
Stonebow Road, Drakes Broughton, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2AW
Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School2.10 miles
Priest Lane, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1EB
Cherry Orchard First School2.28 miles
Cherry Orchard, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1ET
Eckington CofE First School2.50 miles
School Lane, Eckington, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3AU
Pershore High School2.62 miles
Station Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2BX
Pinvin CofE First School3.19 miles
Main Street, Pinvin, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2ER
St Nicholas' CofE Middle School3.19 miles
Main Street, Pinvin, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2ER
Bowbrook House School3.57 miles
Peopleton, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2EE
Norton Juxta Kempsey First School3.65 miles
Wadborough Road, Littleworth, Norton, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2QJ
Kempsey Primary School4.43 miles
Ellsdon, Kempsey, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3NT
Upton-upon-Severn CofE Primary School4.90 miles
School Lane, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 0LD
Elmley Castle CofE First School4.91 miles
Main Street, Elmley Castle, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3HS
Fladbury CofE First School5.07 miles
Church Street, Fladbury, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2QB
Health
Clinic
Medical Imaging Uk Ltd (The Triangle)5.91 miles
The Triangle, Wild Wood Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2QX
Wulstan Unit6.45 miles
Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JG
John Anthony Centre (Gum)6.58 miles
Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JF
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Worcester7.23 miles
64 Broad Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3LY
Lowesmoor Dental Practice7.28 miles
91 Lowesmoor, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2RS
Crowngate Physiotherapy7.31 miles
48 Friary Walk, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3LE
Worcester Walk In Health Centre7.41 miles
Farrier House, Farrier Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3BH
Abbey Medical Practice7.52 miles
Abbey Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4BS
Evesham Medical Centre7.52 miles
Evesham Medical Centre, Abbey Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4BS
Merstow Green Medical Centre7.52 miles
Abbey Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4BS
Moor Street Clinic7.63 miles
7 Moor Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3DB
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Evesham7.71 miles
25 Bridge Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4SQ
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Tewkesbury7.73 miles
3 Bishops Walk, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5LQ
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Great Malvern7.75 miles
Malvern Health Centre Surgery, Prospect View, 300 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2GP
Prospect View Medical Centre7.77 miles
Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2QP
Marie Stopes International Tewkesbury Centre7.93 miles
Elmbury Suite, Tewkesbury Hospital, Barton Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5QN
GP
Dr C M Wunsch & Partners2.11 miles
Abbottswood Medical Centre, Defford Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1HZ
Dr C M Young & Partners2.15 miles
Pershore Medical Practice, Queen Elizabeth House, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore Worcs, Worcestershire, WR10 1PX
Dr R Mackichan and Partners4.55 miles
The Surgery, Old Road North, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3JZ
Dr K D Tribley & Partners5.31 miles
Bredon Hill Surgery, Main Road, Bredon Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7QN
Dr S M A Everitt & Partners5.42 miles
Upton Surgery, Tunnel Hill, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0QL
Dr K A Solesbury & Partners5.63 miles
The Surgery, St Peter`s Drive, St Peters, Worcester, WR5 3TA
Severn Valley Medical Practice6.86 miles
Lyppard Grange Medical Centre, Ankerage Green, Off Millwood Drive, Warndon Worcester, WR4 0DZ
Dr K D Tribley & Partners6.93 miles
Beckford Village Hall, Beckford, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7AA
Dr R Mackichan and Partners6.96 miles
Haresfield Surgery, Turnpike House Medical Centre, 37 Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HG
Dr K A Solesbury & Partners6.98 miles
St Martin`s Gate Surgery, Turnpike House Medical Centre, 37 Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1EZ
Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice7.05 miles
Spring Gardens Health Centre, Spring Gardens, Worcester, WR1 2BS
Farrier House Surgery7.41 miles
Farrier House, Farrier Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3BH
Severn Valley Medical Practice7.44 miles
Henwick Halt Medical Centre, I Ingles Drive, St John`s, Worcester, WR2 5HL
Dr M G Cullen & Partners7.48 miles
Elbury Moor Medical Centre, Fairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TX
Dr I L T Smith & Partners7.52 miles
Merstow Green Medical Practice, Evesham Medical Centre, Abbey Lane Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4BS
Abbey Medical Practice7.52 miles
Abbey Medical Practice, Evesham Medical Centre, Abbey Lane Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4BS
Hospital
Pershore Hospital2.15 miles
Queen Elizabeth House, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PS
Worcestershire Royal Hospital6.33 miles
Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD
Newtown Hospital6.45 miles
Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JG
Aconbury Unit6.45 miles
Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JG
Spire South Bank Hospital6.45 miles
139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3YB
Evesham Community Hospital7.66 miles
Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1JT
Tewkesbury Community Hospital7.93 miles
Barton Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5QN
Malvern Community Hospital8.43 miles
Malvern Community Hospital, 185 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1EX
BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital11.08 miles
St Andrews Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8DN
Laurel House13.85 miles
Swindon Road,, GL50 4NB
Honeybourne13.86 miles
Swindon Road,, GL51 9EZ
Nuffield Health, Cheltenham Hospital14.78 miles
Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SY
Cheltenham & Gloucester Nuffield14.78 miles
Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SY
Cheltenham General Hospital14.87 miles
Sandford Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7AN
Alexandra Hospital15.04 miles
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UB
Charlton Lane Hospital15.69 miles
Charlton Lane,, GL53 9DZ
Pharmacy
Boots2.19 miles
28 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1BG
Cm Ogle Limited2.24 miles
1 High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1AB
Boots4.84 miles
12 High Street, Upton-on-severn, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 0HB
Lloydspharmacy5.63 miles
Unit 3-4 Tesco`s Complex, St.Peters Drive, Worcester, WR5 3TA
J and J Pharmacy Ltd6.28 miles
177 Bath Road, Worcester,, WR5 3AQ
Scales Pharmacy6.55 miles
27 Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood, Worcester, WR5 1NW
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy6.85 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Mill Wood Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 0UJ
Murrays Pharmacy6.96 miles
Turnpike House Medical Centre, 35 Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HG
Northway Chemist7.02 miles
Northway Centre, Northway, Tewksbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TW
Lloydspharmacy7.05 miles
Spring Gardens Health Ctr, Providence Street, Worcester, WR1 2BS
Asda Pharmacy7.16 miles
Silver Street, Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2DA
Boots7.20 miles
72-74 High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EU
Superdrug Stores Plc7.21 miles
4-5 St.Swithin`s Street, Worcester,, WR1 2PY
Kitsons Pharmacy7.26 miles
12 Broad Street, Worcester,, WR1 3LH
Ogle Dl Ltd7.32 miles
18-20 St Johns, Worcester,, WR2 5AH
Murrays Pharmacy7.44 miles
Henwick Halt Medical Centre, 1a Ingles Drive, Worcester, WR2 5HL
Leisure
Park
CROOME COURT (Grade I Listed)1.92 miles
PIRTON PARK (Grade II Listed)2.78 miles
BREDON HILL3.73 miles
OVERBURY COURT (Grade II* Listed)5.32 miles
SPETCHLEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.32 miles
HORNHILL MEADOW6.06 miles
CHERRY ORCHARD6.14 miles
WORCESTER WOODS6.16 miles
NUNNERY WOOD6.20 miles
MADRESFIELD COURT (Grade II* Listed)6.35 miles
PERRY WOOD6.57 miles
LYPPARD GRANGE6.82 miles
RONKSWOOD HILL MEADOWS6.88 miles
WARNDON WOODLANDS7.01 miles
GORSE HILL & ELBURY MOUNT7.21 miles
OFFERTON WETLANDS7.78 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Three Springs Service Station1.71 miles
Three Springs Road, Pershore, WR10 1HH
Tesco Pershore (Express)2.21 miles
15-17 High St, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1AA
ASDA Pershore2.29 miles
King George`s Way (off Cherry Orchard), Pershore, WR10 1QU
SPAR Drakes Broughton2.32 miles
Spar Store, 28 Shrubbery Road, Worcestershire, WR10 2BA
Costcutter Worcester2.37 miles
Hurst Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR10 1NX
Co-op Pershore2.79 miles
Racecourse Road, Pershore, WR10 2EY
SPAR Pershore2.90 miles
Spar Store, Station Road, Worcestershire, WR10 2DJ
SPAR M5 Northbound Strensham3.12 miles
Spar Store, M5 Northbound, Worcestershire, WR8 0BZ
Costcutter Worcester4.84 miles
14/16 High Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 0HB
SPAR Upton On Severn4.84 miles
Spar Store, 14-16 High Street, Worcestershire, WR8 0HB
Co-op Worcester4.89 miles
Upton-upon-severn, WR8 0HN
SPAR Bredon5.20 miles
Spar Store, Church Street, Gloucestershire, GL20 7LA
SPAR Broomhall5.36 miles
Spar Store, Clerkenleap Service Station, Worcestershire, WR5 3HR
Nisa Local5.41 miles
Twyning Village Stores , High St Twyning, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 6DF
Londis BP Whittingham Road5.58 miles
Whittingham Road, Worcester, WR5 2JY
Tesco Worcester (Superstore)5.60 miles
St Peters Dr, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3SW
Transport
Airport
Gloucestershire Airport14.63 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 229.10 miles
Birmingham International Airport29.12 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 129.21 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport32.98 miles
Bus Stop
Besford Court (SE)0.08 miles
Besford Court (NW)0.09 miles
Besford Turn (SE)0.22 miles
Besford Turn (NW)0.24 miles
Church Farm (NW)0.38 miles
Nursery (NE)1.10 miles
Nursery (SW)1.11 miles
Defford Cum Besford C Of E First School (N)1.23 miles
Defford Arms (SW)1.31 miles
Defford Arms Inn (N)1.31 miles
Church (NE)1.31 miles
Church (SW)1.32 miles
Birlingham Turn (NE)1.42 miles
Birlingham Turn (SW)1.43 miles
Level Crossing (SW)1.52 miles
Wadborough Cross Roads (W)1.54 miles
Ferry Port
Sharpness Old Docks30.36 miles
Lydney Harbour31.78 miles
Railway Station
Pershore Rail Station2.89 miles
Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station7.08 miles
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station7.37 miles
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station7.43 miles
Evesham Rail Station7.62 miles
Great Malvern Rail Station8.15 miles
Malvern Link Rail Station8.31 miles
Colwall Rail Station9.95 miles
Droitwich Spa Rail Station11.30 miles
Honeybourne Rail Station12.42 miles
Ledbury Rail Station13.39 miles
Cheltenham Spa Rail Station14.45 miles
Bromsgrove Rail Station15.33 miles
Redditch Rail Station15.83 miles
Hartlebury Rail Station16.30 miles
Gloucester Rail Station17.27 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (WR8 9L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment273
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
20, LOWER DRIVE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AH		£588,500
2025-09-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2024-06-07   £595,000
Sold 2019-09-06   £525,000
8, LODGE HILL
DEFFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AD		£475,000
2025-08-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2012-08-20   £277,000
ST JOHN BOSCOS CHAPEL, 10, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£475,000
2025-04-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-06-29   £440,000
ST PAULS, 6, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£855,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-11-10   £965,000
4, LOWER DRIVE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AH		£667,500
2025-01-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-11-25   £499,500
THE LODGE, LODGE HILL
DEFFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AD		£495,000
2025-01-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-05-01   £330,000
Sold 2015-10-23   £300,000
490, CROOME ROAD
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AS		£445,000
2024-04-12
semidetached
freehold
25, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£1,000,000
2022-09-01
detached
freehold
BESFORD COURT (DOWER HOUSE), LADYWOOD ROAD
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AG		£1,050,000
2022-07-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-12-04   £925,000
1, LOWER DRIVE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AH		£535,000
2021-12-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-02-01   £425,000
Sold 2016-06-21   £400,000
Sold 2013-03-21   £405,000
19, LOWER DRIVE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AH		£745,000
2021-09-30
detached
freehold
20, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£565,000
2021-06-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2020-05-13   £500,000
491, CROOME ROAD
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AS		£380,000
2021-05-28
semidetached
freehold
21, LOWER DRIVE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AH		£625,000
2021-05-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-07-11   £505,000
7, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£400,000
2021-05-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-12-05   £350,000
ST JOSEPHS, 4, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£860,000
2021-03-17
detached
freehold
9, LOWER DRIVE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AH		£650,000
2021-02-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-09-12   £425,000
32, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£750,000
2020-11-23
detached
freehold
18, LOWER DRIVE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AH		£505,000
2020-06-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-02-27   £375,000
ST. MARGARETS, LADYWOOD ROAD
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AG		£550,000
2019-10-23
detached
freehold
16, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£705,000
2019-07-24
flatmaisonette
leasehold
26, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£705,000
2019-04-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
THE NOOK, CROOME ROAD
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AS		£439,000
2018-12-21
detached
freehold
THE HAVEN, CROOME ROAD
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AS		£455,000
2018-10-23
detached
freehold
ST LAWRENCE, 1, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£550,000
2018-09-21
detached
freehold
15, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£415,000
2018-02-23
semidetached
freehold
27, LOWER DRIVE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AH		£500,000
2016-04-28
detached
freehold
HILLSIDE, UPPER STREET
DEFFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AB		£360,000
2015-12-11
detached
freehold
THE KESTRELS, LODGE HILL
DEFFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AD		£268,000
2015-10-23
detached
freehold
COLD COMFORT COTTAGES, 490, CROOME ROAD
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AS		£159,500
2014-07-02
semidetached
freehold
15, LOWER DRIVE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AH		£500,000
2013-12-16
detached
freehold
34, BESFORD COURT ESTATE
BESFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9LZ		£700,000
2013-12-06
detached
freehold
BRICKFIELDS COTTAGE, CROOME ROAD
DEFFORD
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR8 9AR		£340,000
2013-07-10
detached
freehold
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