What's changing near WR3 7NJ
Within 2 km, around Northwick in Worcester. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
16new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
82homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+4.8%like-for-like prices in Northwick, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.7%)
+12%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesPlanning grantedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 7 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
32homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 30 m²
53since energy certificates began (2008)
1in WR3 7NJ itself
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
1storm overflows within 2 km
1hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
4spill events counted
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
18 planned, approved or being built and 5 running (105 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Bilford Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 240 kW
Sept 2024
1.3 km away - Rooftop solar
Tudor Grange Academy, Bilford Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 230 kW
Apr 2024
1.6 km away - Solar farm
Fitcher Brook Solar FarmPlanning application in · 19 MW
Dec 2023
1.9 km away - Solar farm
Vamix Factory, Martley Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 380 kW
Jul 2023
2.7 km away - Solar farm
Vandemoortele Worcester - Solar FarmPlanning application in · 580 kW
Oct 2024
2.7 km away - Rooftop solar
St Martins Gate Car Park, St Martins Gate - Solar PV SystemsPlanning application in
Jun 2024
3.1 km away - Rooftop solar
Bosch Thermotecnology UK Limited, Cotswold Way - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 930 kW
Dec 2022
3.1 km away - Rooftop solar
David Lloyd Leisure, Warriors Way - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 420 kW
Sept 2023
4.5 km away - Battery storage
Worcester Rugby Football Club, Hindlip - Micro Energy Storage FacilityApproved, not yet built · 200 kW
Mar 2025
4.6 km away - Rooftop solar
Clayfield Road, Worcester Six Business Park - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 420 kW
Jul 20244.9 km away
Road and street works within 1 km
5 permitted works running now or planned.
- Standard
St Johns Close, WorcesterHighway repair and maintenance works · WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
500 m away - Standard
Sheldon Park Road, WorcesterHighway repair and maintenance works · WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · Road closure
Jan 2027 to Feb 2027
700 m away - Standard
Wadley Drive, WorcesterHighway repair and maintenance works · WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · Road closure
Jan 2027 to Feb 2027
750 m away - Minor
Droitwich Road, WorcesterDisconnection or alteration of supply · National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
600 m away - Minor
Beech Avenue, WorcesterRemedial works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Multi-way signals
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
950 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decideddecided Oct 2013
22.9 km away - Pre-application
Arrow Valley SolarGenerating Stations · approximately 4km south west of Alcester within the administrative area of Wychavon District Council, Stratford-on-Avon District Council and Redditch Borough Council. application due April 2027
23.2 km away
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.
Transport schemes within 20 km
None on our list yet. We're starting with recently opened and under-construction rail schemes.
Running nearest: Henwick Grove - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 2.6 km); Otherton Farm (solar farm, 5.4 km); Norton Fields Farm (wind farm, 8.4 km); Doverdale - Solar Farm & Battery Storage (solar farm, 8.4 km); Doverdale - Solar Farm & Battery Storage (battery storage, 8.4 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.