The Railway Bell, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, DY10
- Land size
- 0.29 acres
Key Features
- Prominent location in Kidderminster town centre directly opposite the train station
- Imposing and attractive historic building
- Traditional Victorian public house which retains several original period features
- Ground floor GEA of approximately 2,440 square feet and a plot size of circa 0.29 acres
- The property will appeal to licensed operators, developers, builders and investors
- Alternate use potential, subject to obtaining the necessary consents
Description
Location
Kidderminster is a large Worcestershire town situated on the River Stour, historically known for its carpet industry and strong manufacturing base. The town benefits from excellent regional connectivity via the A456 and A449, providing direct access to Birmingham, Stourbridge, Bewdley and Worcester. Kidderminster railway station offers regular services to Birmingham and London.
The Railway Bell occupies a prominent corner position fronting Comberton Hill (A448) and Lea Street, directly opposite Kidderminster railway station. The pub benefits from a high level of passing trade and serves as a well-known landmark for commuters, football fans and the wider public. The surrounding area is a blend of residential streets and local amenities.
Property Description
The Railway Bell is an attractive two storey detached Victorian building of brick construction under a slate roof, with various later additions including a single storey extension to the side which sits under a flat roof.
Accommodation
The ground floor comprises of a single main trading room with a central bar servery which leads to a dedicated sports room on a tierred upper level which is equipped with a pool table and darts board. There is a good sized function room on the first floor which benefits from having its own bar servery.
Ancillary accommodation includes ladies and gents WC's, additional WC (first floor), office, redundant kitchen, boiler room, basement beer store and various storage areas.
The private accommodation is situated on the first floor and comprises 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and storage areas. The private living quarters benefit from an independent rear access, allowing the space to be fully self-contained.
Externally, there is a trade garden to the side of the pub which can be accessed from the bar area or a rear entrance leading from the car park. The trade garden features a paved terrace with a covered smoking area, alongside a grassed beer garden situated on an upper tiered level. There is car parking to the side of the pub for approximately 10 vehicles. The property's Gross External Area is around 2,296 square feet and it sits on a plot size amounting to circa 0.29 of an acre.
Tenure Comments
Freehold. The property is held under Title Number WR105531 and the Title Plan is included on page 5.
Planning and Development
We have made enquiries with the local authority and can confirm the property is not listed or within a conservation area. For further information please contact the local authority.
Services
We understand the property is connected to all mains services but any interested parties must rely on their own enquiries to confirm this.
Premises Licence
It is understood that the property currently possesses a Premises Licence. A copy is available upon request
Fixtures and Fittings
The sale of the property will include any trade fixtures and fittings which are in the absolute ownership of the Seller and in situ on completion. No fixtures and fittings will be warranted and no inventory can be provided. Any branded or leased items and any items owned by third parties will be excluded from the sale.
VAT
VAT is applicable on the sale of the property.
EPC
The property has an EPC rating of Band E. A copy is available upon request.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-30
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary486 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 207
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Holy Trinity School609 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 723
- Type
- Free schools
- St George's CofE School774 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 223
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Comberton Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 376
- Type
- Community school
- Offmore Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 372
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- King Charles I School399 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,140
- Type
- Academy converter
- Holy Trinity School609 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 723
- Type
- Free schools
- Baxter College1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 766
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wolverley CofE Secondary School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 964
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,039
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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