Famous for everything from the cricket to the composer Elgar, Lea and Perrins to Porcelain, there’s a genuine feel good factor to living in Worcestershire and locals are proud of its origins.

Elan has previously built new homes across the county including at Fernhill Heath; Kempsey; Evesham and in the village of Welland near Malvern. Elan is currently building new homes in Drakes Broughton, near Pershore, and close to Worcester city centre.

Where to live in Worcestershire

Villages, towns and cities across Worcestershire often feature in guides to the best places to live in Britain. Sought-after locations for homebuyers include Wychavon, Pershore and Droitwich; while Worcester was ranked as the happiest city in the UK following a survey by Provident in 2018.

From contemporary homes to ancient landmarks and medieval architecture – Worcester offers everything from the Cathedral to the Hive, with a great mix of old and new. Easy access to the M5 and Birmingham International Airport, make it a great base for commuting.

Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Malvern and Redditch are also popular neighbourhoods in Worcestershire.

For those who want to enjoy the best of city and village living, Drakes Broughton near Pershore is ideal. It’s just a mile from the new state of the art Worcestershire Parkway train station.

Schools

Worcestershire gets top marks for schools with primary, secondary, grammar and independent ranking highly in academic league tables. According to The Real Schools Guide 2019, compiled by Birmingham Live, Augustine’s Catholic High School in Redditch is the best secondary school in Worcestershire.

Seven schools in Worcestershire were given a five-star rating by schoolsguide.co.uk - The King’s School and Royal Grammar School Worcester, plus St George’s Catholic Primary School, St Clement’s CE Primary School, Pitmaston Primary School, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School and Northwick Manor Primary School.

Entertainment and culture

From festivals to fishing and golf to gardening, Worcestershire offers it all. There are great opportunities to explore, with culture, heritage and nature with the area’s historic villages, waterways and valleys attracting millions of visitors every year.

Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the natural beauty of the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds.

Britain’s longest river, the River Severn, offers walks along its banks, boating trips and some great waterside pubs and restaurants.  Living near water provides health benefits including helping to reduce stress.

The Severn Valley Railway follows the course of the River Severn for much of its 16-mile course. The heritage line runs along the Severn Valley from Bridgnorth in Shropshire to Kidderminster in Worcestershire.

One of England’s most inspiring buildings, Worcester Cathedral, on the banks of the River Severn has been a place of prayer and worship for 14 centuries.

The magnificent Pershore Abbey hosts concerts and events throughout the year.

West Midlands Safari Park in Bewdley is an award-winning visitor attraction including four miles of drive-through safari, the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in the UK and a theme park.

Sports

Across Worcestershire, there are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your favourite sports.

Shelsley Walsh in Teme Valley is the world’s oldest motor-sport venue to still run events.

Worcester Racecourse, one of Britain’s oldest racecourses, has been hosting racing since 1718.

Worcestershire County Cricket Club plays Championship Cricket and was formed way back in 1865.

Rugby union team Worcester Warriors, based at the Sixways Stadium, play in the Aviva Premiership, while Worcester Wolves basketball club play in the British Basketball League (BBL).