Lansdowne Road, Worcester, WR1 1SS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WR1 1SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	44.1%	49.3%	5.2%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	55.9%	50.7%	-5.2%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around WR1 1SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	59.8%	58.7%	-1.1%	37.9%	20.8%
Married: Opposite sex	21.1%	17.4%	-3.7%	44.2%	-26.8%
Separated	2.8%	5.2%	2.4%	2.2%	3.0%
Divorced	10.4%	15%	4.6%	9.1%	5.9%
Widowed	6%	3.8%	-2.2%	6.1%	-2.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.2%	36.7%	-8.5%	48.4%	-11.7%
Good health	38.6%	45%	6.4%	33.6%	11.4%
Fair health	11.8%	13.5%	1.7%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	4.4%	3.9%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.1%	18.6%	5.5%	18.2%	0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	7%	-0.6%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	11.2%	-1.2%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	2%	5.6%	3.6%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.7%	16.7%	0.0%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	41%	38.6%	-2.4%	33.8%	4.8%
Other	7.2%	2.3%	-4.9%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	5.1%	3.5%	-1.6%	1.1%	2.4%
Chinese	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
White	92.3%	89.2%	-3.1%	81.4%	7.8%
Arab	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82%	78.6%	-3.4%	83.2%	-4.6%
European Union	12.1%	15.3%	3.2%	6.1%	9.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	5.2%	1.5%	5.6%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82%	78.9%	-3.1%	83.2%	-4.3%
10+ Years	2.9%	9.6%	6.7%	9.8%	-0.2%
5-10 Years	5.5%	5.3%	-0.2%	2.9%	2.4%
2-5 Years	4%	4.8%	0.8%	2.2%	2.6%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	1.3%	-4.2%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.7%	76.7%	-4.0%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Poland	3.9%	1.3%	2.6%
Romania	3.5%	0.9%	2.6%
Other EU countries	6.9%	1.5%	5.4%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Middle East	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.9%	37.2%	8.7%
Christian	41.5%	46.2%	-4.7%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Lansdowne Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lansdowne Road was 99.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% higher than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lansdowne Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Arboretum and the 108th highest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WR1 1SS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lansdowne Road are based on 225 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Worcester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lansdowne Road, Worcester, WR1 1SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR1 1SS

Average Price
£227,971

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£227,971

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lansdowne Road

Average Price
£247,796

Semi-Detached
£273,880

Terraced
£249,214

Detached
£339,280

Flats/Maisonettes
£150,503

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lansdowne Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Lansdowne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-05-21	£225,029
21 Lansdowne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£161,000	2012-11-19	£263,270
23 Lansdowne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2006-02-17	£237,134
23 Lansdowne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£96,000	2002-08-16	£251,486
21 Lansdowne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£49,500	1999-07-02	£217,215

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR1 1SS

Employment

WR1 1SS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	20
Manufacturing	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Information and communication	10
Real estate activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	6
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's CofE Primary School St George's Lane North , WR1 1RD	3out of 4	498 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY	- not rated	505 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY	3out of 4	505 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School Green Lane , WR3 8NZ	- not rated	858 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldbury Park Primary School Oldbury Road , WR2 6AA	3out of 4	1,426 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	- not rated	540 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	540 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	- not rated	1,805 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elgar Technology College Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	- not rated	1,868 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	- not rated	2,030 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF	- not rated	1,357 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	3,324 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	3,324 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS	- not rated	4,008 yd	Further education	Not Applicable		More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Alice Ottley School Upper Tything , WR1 1HW	- not rated	237 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Royal Grammar School Worcester Upper Tything , WR1 1HP	- not rated	259 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Riversides School Thorneloe Road , Barbourne WR1 3HZ	3out of 4	608 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Riversides School Thorneloe Road , Barbourne WR1 3HZ	- not rated	608 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hugh Latimer Unit Thorneloe Road , Barbourne WR1 3HZ	- not rated	625 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rainbowls	43 Upper Tything, Worcester	297 yd
Gobble Me Good	47 Upper Tything, Worcester	302 yd
Rajkot	27 The Tything, Worcester	395 yd
Reishi Plant Kitchen At The Lamb & Flag	30 The Tything, Worcester	404 yd
Bombay Palace	38 The Tything, Worcester	404 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Talbot	8-10 Barbourne Road, Worcester	289 yd
The Coach & Horses	39 Upper Tything, Worcester	298 yd
The Feathers	45 Upper Tything, Worcester	298 yd
The Lamb And Flag Inn	30 The Tything, Worcester	404 yd
Ounce Bar & Kitchen	40 The Tything, Worcester	404 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lily B's Sandwich Bar	6 Barbourne Road, Worcester	289 yd
Curry Hut	46A Upper Tything, Worcester	298 yd
Rooster	40 Upper Tything, Worcester	298 yd
The Golden Gourmet	31 Upper Tything, Worcester	298 yd
Worcester Peri Peri	35 Upper Tything, Worcester	298 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	46-48 Barbourne Road, Worcester	382 yd
Tesco Express	8 - 10 Foregate Street, Worcester	776 yd
Co-op	Barker Street, Worcester	823 yd
Aldi	Pheasant Street, Worcester	895 yd
Friends Asian Supermarket	Trinity House, St Nicholas Street	914 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Royal Grammar School Worcester (Flagge Meadow) WILFRED CLOSE	grass pitches	165 yd
Royal Grammar School Worcester (St Oswalds) LOWER CHESTNUT STREET	grass pitches	180 yd
Royal Grammar School Worcester UPPER TYTHING	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	259 yd
Worcester Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Sansome Walk	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	270 yd
Box Fitness THE TYTHING	health and fitness suite	390 yd
Worcester City Football Club (Closed) St. Georges Lane	grass pitches	436 yd
The K Club (Closed) Kay One Kay One The Tything	health and fitness suite	443 yd
Rgs Springfield Worcester SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD BRITANNIA SQUARE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	479 yd
St Georges C Of E Primary School ST. GEORGES LANE NORTH		503 yd
Bishop Perowne C Of E High School MERRIMANS HILL ROAD	grass pitches	626 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WR1 1SS