The postcode WR8 9LJ is located in Wychavon, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WR8 9LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WR8 9LJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 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 9LJ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to WR8 9LJ is Strensham Gate which is centered 163 m away.
The nearest bus stop is War Memorial and is 289 m away.
The closest primary school to WR8 9LJ (for ages 11 and under) is Twyning School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 17, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Tewkesbury School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 29, 2021 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WR8 9LJ is Severn Sailing Club and is 2.5 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on September 26, 2008.
Residents reported an average download speed of 33.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 88.9% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 3.7% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 7.4% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WR8 9LJ 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 9LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WR8 9LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WR8 9LJ
| 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 9LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckington CofE First School | Maintained school | 4-10 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 2.81 km |
| Twyning School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 3.01 km |
| Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School | Maintained school | 4-10 | Outstanding (November 13, 2014) | 3.44 km |
| Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 3.94 km |
| Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 4.91 km |
| Bredon School | Independent school | 7-21 | 5.33 km | |
| Carrant Brook Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (January 20, 2022) | 5.63 km |
| Overbury CofE First School | Maintained school | 5-10 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 6.1 km |
| Mitton Manor Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (December 7, 2016) | 6.13 km |
| Norton College Tewkesbury | Special school | 11-19 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2019) | 6.17 km |
| Northway Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (October 11, 2011) | 6.21 km |
| Tewkesbury School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 6.66 km |
| Alderman Knight School | Special school | 7-19 | Outstanding (January 30, 2019) | 6.71 km |
| Hanley Castle High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 6.71 km |
| Tirlebrook Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 6.77 km |
| Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 6.89 km |
| Ashchurch Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 7.02 km |
| Abbey Park First and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 7.43 km |
| Abbey Park Middle School | Maintained school | 9-12 | Requires improvement (October 24, 2018) | 7.43 km |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 30, 2009) | 7.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WR8 9LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippus Dexter Breeders | Exempt April 27, 2022 | 2.22 km | |
| Eckington Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 2.38 km | |
| Severn Sailing Club | Exempt September 26, 2008 | 2.5 km | |
| Eckington Stores | Exempt July 19, 2012 | 2.64 km | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2022 | 2.64 km | |
| The Anchor Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2022 | 2.69 km | |
| Eckington Village Memorial Hall | Exempt July 17, 2009 | 2.81 km | |
| Miquill Catering Ltd At Eckington C Of E Primary School | Awaiting Inspection | 2.81 km | |
| Cherry Orchard Publishing | Awaiting Inspection | 2.93 km | |
| Bredon Pizzeria/Pizza In The Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2019 | 3 km | |
| Caterlink Limited At Twyning County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2021 | 3.01 km | |
| The Village Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 3.01 km | |
| Bredons Norton Village Hall | Exempt March 27, 2008 | 3.03 km | |
| The Fleet Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2021 | 3.11 km | |
| Twyning Luncheon Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2021 | 3.11 km | |
| Ripple Parish Hall | Exempt January 31, 2005 | 3.16 km | |
| The Railway Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 3.43 km | |
| Bredon Hancocks Endowed First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 3.44 km | |
| Draper's Spar Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2015 | 3.44 km | |
| Fox And Hounds | Awaiting Inspection | 3.44 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WR8 9LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| War Memorial | 289 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 17.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WR8 9LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Black Covert | 1.12 km | |
| Harbour Wood | 1.17 km | |
| South Covert | 1.34 km | |
| Ley Coppice | 1.35 km | |
| North Covert | 1.43 km | |
| Arle Covert | 1.67 km | |
| Jack's Paddock | 2.41 km | |
| Woodmancote Brake | 2.66 km | |
| Brierley Hill | 2.68 km | |
| Marsh Covert | 3.07 km | |
| Old Ground Brake | 3.09 km | |
| Twyning Fleet | 3.17 km | |
| Towbury Hill | 3.43 km | |
| Castle Covert | 3.48 km | |
| Walmer Pool | 3.48 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WR8 9LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 33.4 Mbps | 33.1 Mbps | 70.73 Mbps |
| Upload | 6.2 Mbps | 6.2 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 7.4% | 92.6% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 3.7% | 88.9% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 88.9% | 20.5 | 5.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 88.9% | 88.9% | 39.9 | 7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WR8 9LJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.05565800 |
| Longitude | -2.14474600 |
| OS Easting | 390172 |
| OS Northing | 0239707 |
| 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 | Bredon ED |
| Electoral Ward | Eckington |
| Local Authority District | Wychavon |
| 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 | E07000238 |
| Travel To Work Area | Evesham |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33019511 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wychavon 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wychavon 019C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |