Area Info for Kempsey (Worcestershire)

Overview of Kempsey, Worcestershire

Kempsey is a village and civil parish located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated near the city of Worcester, approximately 3 miles to the south-west of the city centre. The village is known for its historic charm, rural setting, and community atmosphere.

History and Heritage

Kempsey has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The village features traditional English architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. The local church, St. Mary’s Church, is a notable landmark with origins dating back to the medieval period. The area has historically been associated with agriculture and rural life.

Geography and Environment

The village is set within a picturesque landscape characterized by rolling countryside, farmland, and small woodlands. It benefits from a peaceful environment, making it a desirable location for those seeking a rural lifestyle. The River Severn flows nearby, contributing to the area's natural beauty.

Community and Amenities

Kempsey has a close-knit community with various local events and activities. The village offers amenities such as a primary school, local shops, and pubs. It is also well-connected by road to Worcester and other nearby towns, facilitating commuting and access to broader services.

Transport Links

The village is accessible via local roads, with proximity to the A44 and A449 trunk roads. The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, providing rail services to Birmingham, London, and other major cities. Bus services also connect Kempsey to Worcester and surrounding areas.

Recreation and Leisure

Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing in the surrounding countryside. The village is close to several parks and nature reserves, offering opportunities for leisure and relaxation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Kempsey Primary School0.59 miles
Ellsdon, Kempsey, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3NT
Callow End CofE Primary School1.76 miles
Upton Road, Callow End, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4TE
Norton Juxta Kempsey First School1.79 miles
Wadborough Road, Littleworth, Norton, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2QJ
Powick CofE Primary School2.69 miles
42 Malvern Road, Powick, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4RT
Whittington CofE Primary School2.81 miles
Whittington, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2QZ
Cherry Orchard Primary School3.04 miles
Timberdine Close, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2DD
New College Worcester (NMSS)3.12 miles
Whittington Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2JX
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College3.26 miles
Timberdine Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2XD
Red Hill CofE Primary School3.39 miles
Midhurst Close, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2HX
Nunnery Wood High School3.48 miles
Spetchley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2LT
Norton College3.51 miles
Woodbury Lane, Norton, Worcestershire, WR5 2PU
Nunnery Wood Primary School3.55 miles
Prestwich Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1QE
Madresfield CofE Primary School3.58 miles
40 Madresfield Village, Madresfield, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 5AA
Pitmaston Primary School3.64 miles
Malvern Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4ZF
Fort Royal3.72 miles
Wyld`s Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DR
The King's School3.73 miles
5 College Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LH
Health
Clinic
Medical Imaging Uk Ltd (The Triangle)3.74 miles
The Triangle, Wild Wood Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2QX
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Worcester4.09 miles
64 Broad Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3LY
Wulstan Unit4.11 miles
Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JG
Crowngate Physiotherapy4.14 miles
48 Friary Walk, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3LE
John Anthony Centre (Gum)4.18 miles
Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JF
Lowesmoor Dental Practice4.24 miles
91 Lowesmoor, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2RS
Worcester Walk In Health Centre4.27 miles
Farrier House, Farrier Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3BH
Moor Street Clinic4.47 miles
7 Moor Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3DB
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Great Malvern4.65 miles
Malvern Health Centre Surgery, Prospect View, 300 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2GP
Prospect View Medical Centre4.66 miles
Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2QP
Osborne Court4.96 miles
Osborne Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1JE
Cromwell House5.08 miles
Turrall Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8AJ
Partnerships in Care Abbey House6.31 miles
49 Hanley Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4HZ
Colwall Surgery7.51 miles
Stone Drive, Colwall, Worcester, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6QJ
The Corbett Medical Practice9.21 miles
36 Corbett Avenue,, Droitwich, WR9 7BE
Droitwich Medical Centre9.41 miles
Ombersley Street East, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8RD
GP
Dr R Mackichan and Partners0.74 miles
The Surgery, Old Road North, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3JZ
Dr K A Solesbury & Partners2.57 miles
The Surgery, St Peter`s Drive, St Peters, Worcester, WR5 3TA
Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice3.99 miles
Spring Gardens Health Centre, Spring Gardens, Worcester, WR1 2BS
Severn Valley Medical Practice4.08 miles
Henwick Halt Medical Centre, I Ingles Drive, St John`s, Worcester, WR2 5HL
St Johns House Medical Centre4.12 miles
299 Bromyard Road, St Johns, WORCESTER, Worcestershire, WR2 5FB
Dr B A Tuck & Partners 4.17 miles
Whiteacres Medical Centre, Maple Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GQ
Dr R Mackichan and Partners4.18 miles
Haresfield Surgery, Turnpike House Medical Centre, 37 Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HG
Dr K A Solesbury & Partners4.19 miles
St Martin`s Gate Surgery, Turnpike House Medical Centre, 37 Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1EZ
Farrier House Surgery4.27 miles
Farrier House, Farrier Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3BH
St Saviour's Surgery4.40 miles
St Saviour`s Surgery, Merick Road, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, WR14 1DD
Dr D Radley & Partners4.65 miles
Malvern Health Centre at Prospect View, 300 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2GP
Dr S D Roberts & Partners4.65 miles
New Court Surgery, Prospect View, 300 Pickersleigh Road Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2GP
Albany House Surgery - Dr Brotherwood and partners 4.66 miles
Albany House Surgery, Albany Terrace, Barbourne, Worcester, WR1 3DU
Severn Valley Medical Practice4.67 miles
Lyppard Grange Medical Centre, Ankerage Green, Off Millwood Drive, Warndon Worcester, WR4 0DZ
Dr J Sefton-Fiddian & Partners4.78 miles
Link End Surgery, 39 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, WR14 2RP
Dr K Laidlaw And Partners4.79 miles
Thorneloe Lodge Surgery, 29 Barbourne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1RU
Hospital
Spire South Bank Hospital3.27 miles
139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3YB
Worcestershire Royal Hospital4.09 miles
Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD
Newtown Hospital4.11 miles
Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JG
Aconbury Unit4.11 miles
Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JG
Malvern Community Hospital5.08 miles
Malvern Community Hospital, 185 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1EX
Pershore Hospital5.56 miles
Queen Elizabeth House, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PS
BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital9.34 miles
St Andrews Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8DN
Tewkesbury Community Hospital10.06 miles
Barton Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5QN
Evesham Community Hospital11.35 miles
Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1JT
Bromyard Community Hospital13.31 miles
Bromyard Community Hospital, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hillside Road, Bromyard, HR7 4QN
Prince Of Wales Community Hospital15.75 miles
Stourbridge Road, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0BB
Alexandra Hospital15.90 miles
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UB
Laurel House16.53 miles
Swindon Road,, GL50 4NB
Honeybourne16.53 miles
Swindon Road,, GL51 9EZ
Nuffield Health, Cheltenham Hospital17.05 miles
Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SY
Cheltenham & Gloucester Nuffield17.05 miles
Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SY
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy2.57 miles
Unit 3-4 Tesco`s Complex, St.Peters Drive, Worcester, WR5 3TA
J and J Pharmacy Ltd3.10 miles
177 Bath Road, Worcester,, WR5 3AQ
Ogle Dl Ltd3.96 miles
18-20 St Johns, Worcester,, WR2 5AH
Lloydspharmacy3.99 miles
Spring Gardens Health Ctr, Providence Street, Worcester, WR1 2BS
Scales Pharmacy4.04 miles
27 Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood, Worcester, WR5 1NW
Boots4.05 miles
72-74 High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EU
Murrays Pharmacy4.08 miles
Henwick Halt Medical Centre, 1a Ingles Drive, Worcester, WR2 5HL
Superdrug Stores Plc4.09 miles
4-5 St.Swithin`s Street, Worcester,, WR1 2PY
Asda Pharmacy4.11 miles
Silver Street, Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2DA
Kitsons Pharmacy4.12 miles
12 Broad Street, Worcester,, WR1 3LH
Malvern Pharmacies Group4.17 miles
Maple Road, Enigma Business Park, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GQ
Murrays Pharmacy4.18 miles
Turnpike House Medical Centre, 35 Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HG
Boots4.25 miles
Unit 11 Enigma Retail Park, Malvern, WR14 1JQ
Murrays Pharmacy4.54 miles
St Johns Medical Centre, 299 Bromyard Road, Worcester, WR2 5QR
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy4.61 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Mill Wood Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 0UJ
Murrays Pharmacy4.65 miles
Prospect View, 300 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, WR14 2GP
Leisure
Park
PIRTON PARK (Grade II Listed)1.17 miles
CROOME COURT (Grade I Listed)2.70 miles
CHERRY ORCHARD2.83 miles
MADRESFIELD COURT (Grade II* Listed)2.86 miles
SPETCHLEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)3.74 miles
NUNNERY WOOD3.81 miles
WORCESTER WOODS3.82 miles
PERRY WOOD3.84 miles
HORNHILL MEADOW3.90 miles
RONKSWOOD HILL MEADOWS4.36 miles
LAUGHERNE BROOK4.52 miles
LYPPARD GRANGE4.62 miles
GORSE HILL & ELBURY MOUNT4.64 miles
GHELUVELT PARK (Grade II Listed)5.11 miles
WARNDON WOODLANDS5.13 miles
OFFERTON WETLANDS5.73 miles
Shop
Groceries
Callow End Stores1.77 miles
Upton Road, Callow End, Worcester, Worcestershire WR2 4TY
SPAR Broomhall1.87 miles
Spar Store, Clerkenleap Service Station, Worcestershire, WR5 3HR
Tesco Worcester (Superstore)2.54 miles
St Peters Dr, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3SW
Co-op Worcester2.99 miles
Cherry Orchard, WR5 3AH
Londis BP Whittingham Road3.07 miles
Whittingham Road, Worcester, WR5 2JY
M&S Lower Wick Bp3.13 miles
Malvern Road, Worcester, WR2 4NR
Co-op Worcester3.14 miles
Canada Way, WR2 4XA
Bromwich Road Convenience Store3.45 miles
118 Bromwich Road, Worcester Worcestershire WR2 4AP
Tesco Worcester (Express)3.46 miles
London Rd, Larkhill, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2EL
SPAR Bath Road3.61 miles
Spar Store, Commandery Service Station, Worcestershire, WR5 3EL
Red Hill Stores3.71 miles
59 Prestwich Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire WR5 1QG
Sainsbury's Worcester St Johns3.85 miles
Swanpool Walk, Worcester, WR2 4EL
Co-op Worcester3.99 miles
Worcs, St Johns, WR2 5AH
M&S Worcester4.01 miles
39 High Street, Worcester, WR1 2QN
Co-op Worcester4.06 miles
Ronkswood, WR5 1NP
ALDI Tybridge Street4.09 miles
Worcester, WR2 5BA
Transport
Airport
Gloucestershire Airport16.53 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 229.61 miles
Birmingham International Airport29.61 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 129.72 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport34.82 miles
Bus Stop
STOP CODE NOT USED (N)0.31 miles
Pixham Ferry Lane (S)0.46 miles
Pixham Ferry Lane (N)0.47 miles
Florence Close (S)0.47 miles
Florence Close (N)0.48 miles
Kempsey Primary School (NW)0.62 miles
Huntsman (W)0.63 miles
Village Hall (S)0.66 miles
STOP CODE NOT USED (N)0.67 miles
Village Hall (N)0.70 miles
Baynhall Turn (S)0.77 miles
Brookend Lane (E)0.81 miles
Brookend Lane (S)0.82 miles
Nash Turn (NE)0.84 miles
Nash Turn (N)0.85 miles
Windmill Lane (N)0.94 miles
Ferry Port
Sharpness Old Docks30.65 miles
Lydney Harbour32.01 miles
Railway Station
Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station4.17 miles
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station4.26 miles
Malvern Link Rail Station4.92 miles
Great Malvern Rail Station5.14 miles
Pershore Rail Station5.64 miles
Colwall Rail Station7.49 miles
Droitwich Spa Rail Station9.45 miles
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station10.20 miles
Evesham Rail Station11.19 miles
Ledbury Rail Station11.24 miles
Hartlebury Rail Station13.84 miles
Bromsgrove Rail Station14.58 miles
Honeybourne Rail Station15.89 miles
Redditch Rail Station16.17 miles
Cheltenham Spa Rail Station16.97 miles
Kidderminster Rail Station17.34 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (WR5 3P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment457
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
SELBOURNE MEADOW, NAPLETON LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PY		£1,187,206
2023-04-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
LAKE COTTAGE, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QA		£475,000
2022-06-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-12-19   £222,000
2, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PZ		£350,000
2022-03-21
detached
freehold
MOUNT EMERALD, 1, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PZ		£1,270,000
2021-02-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
5, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PZ		£485,000
2020-02-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-08-18   £385,000
Sold 2003-06-13   £242,500
THE PADDOCKS, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QA		£312,000
2019-09-27
detached
freehold
ST. BRIAVELS, KEMPSEY COMMON
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QE		£520,000
2018-07-19
detached
freehold
43, NAPLETON LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PY		£370,000
2017-01-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE OLD COTTAGE, UPPER BROOK END
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QN		£375,000
2016-10-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-06-09   £310,000
Sold 1997-08-04   £136,750
UPPER BROOKEND COURT, UPPER BROOK END
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QN		£660,000
2015-12-23
detached
freehold
ORCHARD COTTAGE, 3, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PZ		£340,000
2015-12-07
semidetached
freehold
FIELD HOUSE, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PZ		£270,000
2015-12-04
detached
freehold
GREENACRES, 3, FOXES HILL
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QP		£322,000
2015-10-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-11-29   £242,000
Sold 2000-10-26   £165,000
1, FOXES HILL
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QP		£244,000
2015-01-09
semidetached
freehold
WOODBINE COTTAGE, KEMPSEY COMMON
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QE		£225,000
2014-06-23
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-07-30   £81,000
QUAKING HOUSE FARM, 4A, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PZ		£467,000
2014-01-09
detached
freehold
LITTLE BROOKEND, BROOK END LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3LF		£650,000
2013-12-20
detached
freehold
CORNERSTONES, KEMPSEY COMMON
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QE		£375,000
2012-12-20
detached
freehold
HILL HOUSE, NAPLETON LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PY		£377,500
2012-08-10
detached
freehold
HORSESHOE BARN, UPPER BROOK END
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QN		£527,500
2010-07-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-08-21   £495,000
Sold 1997-04-11   £157,000
SYMBIOSIS HOUSE, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QA		£438,000
2006-07-21
detached
freehold
3, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PZ		£305,000
2005-11-25
semidetached
freehold
DRAYCOTT COACH HOUSE, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PZ		£340,000
2005-11-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-10-12   £210,000
BOX HOUSE, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PZ		£375,000
2005-07-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-08-09   £272,000
10, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PZ		£275,000
2004-08-12
detached
freehold
COACH HOUSE, NAPLETON LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PY		£850,000
2003-11-28
detached (New)
freehold
NAPLETON GRANGE, NAPLETON LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3PY		£450,000
2001-11-30
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-09-22   £263,000
LINDEN HOUSE, BESTMANS LANE
KEMPSEY
WORCESTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR5 3QA		£136,000
1996-12-16
detached
freehold
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