The postcode WR8 9DS is located in Malvern Hills, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WR8 9DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WR8 9DS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WR8 9DS as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to WR8 9DS is Birch Lane which is centered 1.04 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Royal Oak and is 567 m away.
The closest primary school to WR8 9DS (for ages 11 and under) is Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 23, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hanley Castle High School. The last OFSTED inspection on June 14, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WR8 9DS is Riverside Caravan Park and is 4.21 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on April 17, 2012.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WR8 9DS is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Worcestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WR8 9DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WR8 9DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WR8 9DS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WR8 9DS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Castle High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 3.86 km |
| Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 4.33 km |
| Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 4.88 km |
| Kempsey Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 5.07 km |
| Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 6.13 km |
| Eckington CofE First School | Maintained school | 4-10 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 6.16 km |
| Callow End CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 6.23 km | |
| Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 3, 2020) | 6.3 km |
| St Barnabas CofE First and Middle School | Academy | 4-12 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 6.94 km |
| Norton College | Special school | 11-19 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 7.04 km |
| Bridge School Malvern | Special school | 11-24 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 7.07 km |
| Madresfield CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 19, 2021) | 7.39 km |
| Abbey Park First and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 7.56 km |
| Abbey Park Middle School | Maintained school | 9-12 | Requires improvement (October 24, 2018) | 7.56 km |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 30, 2009) | 7.9 km |
| Powick CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.15 km | |
| Great Malvern Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 8.16 km |
| Twyning School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 8.17 km |
| Orchard Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 8.18 km |
| The Chase | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 8.21 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR8 9DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Caravan Park | Exempt April 17, 2012 | 4.21 km | |
| Severnside Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2020 | 4.43 km | |
| The Walkers | Awaiting Inspection | 4.43 km | |
| The Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 5.12 km | |
| Broadgrove Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 1, 2011 | 5.67 km | |
| Busy Bees At Birlingham | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 5.67 km | |
| Eckington Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 5.74 km | |
| Guarlford Village Hall | Exempt December 12, 2005 | 5.75 km | |
| Philippus Dexter Breeders | Exempt April 27, 2022 | 5.93 km | |
| Eckington Stores | Exempt July 19, 2012 | 5.94 km | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2022 | 5.94 km | |
| The Anchor Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2022 | 6.1 km | |
| Eckington Village Memorial Hall | Exempt July 17, 2009 | 6.16 km | |
| Miquill Catering Ltd At Eckington C Of E Primary School | Awaiting Inspection | 6.16 km | |
| Ripple Parish Hall | Exempt January 31, 2005 | 6.26 km | |
| Birlingham Village Hall | Exempt July 23, 2010 | 6.38 km | |
| Birlingham Cricket Club | Exempt July 23, 2010 | 6.46 km | |
| The Swan Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 6.46 km | |
| The Railway Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 6.55 km | |
| The Farm Shop At Stoulton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2021 | 6.77 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WR8 9DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Royal Oak | 567 m | |
| Royal Oak | 582 m | |
| Telephone Box | 704 m | |
| Telephone Box | 711 m | |
| Kinnersley Turn | 1.1 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 22.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR8 9DS - Data from Dec 2021
| Menagerie Wood | 411 m | |
| Knights Hill | 476 m | |
| Three Corners Covert | 620 m | |
| Sweet Briar Wood | 701 m | |
| Wood Yard | 948 m | |
| Stoke Coppice | 953 m | |
| Birch Covert | 1 km | |
| Madge Hill | 1.12 km | |
| The Belt | 1.23 km | |
| Woodley's Brake | 1.43 km | |
| Fern Hill | 1.48 km | |
| Manley Grove | 1.59 km | |
| Pheasant Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Severn Bank Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Beech Drive | 1.68 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WR8 9DS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.09685900 |
| Longitude | -2.19061400 |
| OS Easting | 387039 |
| OS Northing | 0244297 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Worcestershire |
| County Electorial Division | Croome ED |
| Electoral Ward | Kempsey |
| Local Authority District | Malvern Hills |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Worcestershire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Herefordshire and Worcestershire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000235 |
| Travel To Work Area | Worcester and Kidderminster |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Worcestershire |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Herefordshire and Worcestershire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Renting rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33022936 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Malvern Hills 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Malvern Hills 008A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C2 |