Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington
Ward in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.151, -2.145 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 90 50 |
| Dialling code: | 01905 (Worcester) |
The Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington ward in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England covers a string of villages and hamlets set in the Vale of Evesham, a largely agricultural landscape of orchards, market gardens and gently undulating farmland. The area blends rural traditions with a growing commuter population who routinely travel to nearby centres such as Pershore and Worcester for work and services.
Locally the ward is marked by timber‑framed cottages, parish churches with medieval roots, village halls and active clubs and societies; annual fetes and agricultural shows reflect the strong community and horticultural heritage. Small businesses and light industry sit alongside farms, while decent road links and public transport mean the settlements feel rural but well connected.
Postcode districts covering Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.7 miles
- Dudley 24.3 miles
- Gloucester 21 miles
- Solihull 23 miles
- Cheltenham 18 miles
- Worcester 4.2 miles
- Redditch 13.6 miles
- Hereford 25 miles
- Kidderminster 16.6 miles
- Stourbridge 20.8 miles
- Halesowen 21.3 miles
- Bromsgrove 12.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stoulton Parish 0.7 miles
- Norton Juxta Kempsey Parish 1.6 miles
- Drakes Broughton and Wadborough Parish 1.6 miles
- White Ladies Aston Parish 1.7 miles
- Drakes Broughton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Norton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Pirton Parish 2 miles
- Whittington Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Peopleton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Churchill Parish 2.4 miles
- Spetchley Parish 2.6 miles
- Bredicot Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington
WR10 2AZ, WR5 2GH, WR5 2QG, WR10 2BB, WR5 2QJ, WR10 2AP, WR5 2PA, WR5 2RB, WR5 2SE … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.8 miles
- East Midlands Airport 58.2 miles
- Pershore Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington Ad
- The Hop Merchant's House 4.4 miles
- Boutique by Browns 4.4 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 4.1 miles
- Halfway House 4 5.7 miles
- The Bell Inn 4 6.3 miles
- Cotford Hotel 3 8.1 miles
- Hadley Bowling Green Inn 7.7 miles
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 8.2 miles
- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- The Fleet 8.5 miles
Schools in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington
- Norton College Independent - special
- Norton Juxta Kempsey C of E Primary School Primary
- St Barnabas C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Croome Court Estate 3.7 miles
- The Commandery Museum 4 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 4.2 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 5 miles
- University of Worcester University 5.2 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 5.3 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 6.6 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 6.7 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 7.5 miles
- Westwood House Estate 8.1 miles
- Ragley Hall Country house 11 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 13.1 miles