Carden Street is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR1 2AX is located in the Fort Royal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carden Street, Worcester, WR1 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR1 2AT, WR5 1AL, WR1 2AQ, WR1 2AS, WR1 2BH, WR5 1AF, WR1 2NN, WR5 1AA, WR5 1AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR1 2AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 56% | 55.7% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 26.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 51% | 48.9% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 41.7% | -1.0% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.4% | 86% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 82.2% | 81.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 82% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 8.3% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carden Street was 317.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 514.5% higher than the Battenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carden Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Battenhall and the 25th highest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Carden Street, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2000-11-17 | £393,731 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School Stanley Road , WR5 1BD | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Stanley Road , WR5 1BD | 2out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Midhurst Close , WR5 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary Henwick Road , WR2 5NS | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary Henwick Road , WR2 5NS | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF | - not rated | 429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS | - not rated | 4,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Bank School 2 Stanley Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 418 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Short Stay Secondary School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 421 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Short Stay Secondary School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 421 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Pupil Referral Unit Stanley Road , WR5 1BD | - not rated | 461 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix | St Pauls Street, Worcester | 140 yd | |
| Papa's Caffe | Nash House, 6 - 8 New Street | 189 yd | |
| Friar Street Kitchen | 12 Friar Street, Worcester | 194 yd | |
| Greyfriars House And Garden | Friar Street, Worcester | 194 yd | |
| Cafe Piano | 5 Friar Street, Worcester | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retroids | 2 New Street, Worcester | 182 yd | |
| Sin Bar | 4 - 5 New Street, Worcester | 186 yd | |
| Hand In Glove | 25 College Street, Worcester | 194 yd | |
| Heroes Bar | 26-32 Friar Street, Worcester | 194 yd | |
| The Conservatory Bar | 34-36 Friar Street, Worcester | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Co | Unit C3, Blockhouse Close | 120 yd | |
| Ticktok | 25A Friar Street, Worcester | 182 yd | |
| Steam Coffee Shop | 4 Friar Street, Worcester | 194 yd | |
| Vue Cinema | Friar Street, Worcester | 208 yd | |
| Pan Pizza | 40-41 New Street, Worcester | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 39 High Street, Worcester | 315 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 88 - 89 High Street, Worcester | 349 yd | |
| Asda | Silver Street, Worcester | 355 yd | |
| Friends Asian Supermarket | Trinity House, St Nicholas Street | 473 yd | |
| Aldi | Pheasant Street, Worcester | 502 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (Worcester) CATHEDRAL SQUARE CATHEDRAL SQUARE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Fit For Free (Worcester) (Closed) St Martin's Shopping Centre St Martin's Shopping Centre George Street | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| How College DEANSWAY | 430 yd | |
| Stanley Road Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Silvermead Junior School (Closed) | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| The King'S School HOSTEL HOUSE HOSTEL HOUSE COLLEGE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| Life@Whitehouse (Worcester) FOREGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Simply Active Ltd UNIT 11B UNIT 11B SHRUB HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Natures Way (Closed) Foregate Street | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Pro-Fitness (Closed) The Butts | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.