High Street, Worcester, WR1 2QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR1 2QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	40.9%	52.7%	11.8%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	59.1%	47.3%	-11.8%	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 2QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.4% 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	73%	76.4%	3.4%	37.9%	38.5%
Married: Opposite sex	8.1%	13.2%	5.1%	44.2%	-31.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	5.4%	2.3%	-3.1%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	12.8%	7.4%	-5.4%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.7%

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	45.5%	48%	2.5%	48.4%	-0.4%
Good health	41.6%	35.1%	-6.5%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	11%	12.5%	1.5%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%

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	15.5%	10.1%	-5.4%	18.2%	-8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	4.7%	-8.8%	9.6%	-4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	13.6%	-4.0%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	2%	2.7%	0.7%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.6%	26.5%	6.9%	16.9%	9.6%
Degree or Similar	25%	38.5%	13.5%	33.8%	4.7%
Other	6.8%	3.9%	-2.9%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	13.3%	13.3%	3.1%	10.2%
Pakistani	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0.6%	3.6%	3.0%	2.5%	1.1%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.4%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%
White	93.5%	68.7%	-24.8%	81.4%	-12.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	2.9%	2.9%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 59.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.5%	59.4%	-21.1%	83.2%	-23.8%
European Union	12.3%	19.4%	7.1%	6.1%	13.3%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0%	4.3%	4.3%	2.7%	1.6%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	14.4%	11.2%	5.6%	8.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80.5%	59.1%	-21.4%	83.2%	-24.1%
10+ Years	3.2%	8.2%	5.0%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	6.5%	4.3%	-2.2%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	4.5%	12.5%	8.0%	2.2%	10.3%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	15.8%	10.6%	1.9%	13.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	56%	76.7%	-20.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Lithuania	2.6%	0.3%	2.3%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Romania	5.5%	0.9%	4.6%
Other EU countries	3.3%	1.5%	1.8%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North Africa	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Central and Western Africa	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Southern Asia	12.8%	1.2%	11.6%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	9.2%	13.5%	-4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.8%	37.2%	2.6%
Christian	35.1%	46.2%	-11.1%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	9.7%	1.7%	8.0%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	9.7%	6.0%	3.7%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 4216.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8845.9% higher than the Battenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Battenhall and the highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1881.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WR1 2QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very 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 High Street are based on 78 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 High Street, Worcester, WR1 2QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR1 2QB

Average Price
£5,514,077

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£5,514,077

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£1,271,990

Semi-Detached
£341,874

Terraced
£319,625

Detached
£541,476

Flats/Maisonettes
£141,136

Other
£2,333,838

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 High Street, Worcester, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£1,548,232	2021-07-14	£1,674,173
48 - 50 High Street, Worcester, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£8,050,000	2019-04-02	£9,365,053

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR1 2QB

Employment

WR1 2QB 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.

The percentage of student residents living in WR1 2QB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Student (economically inactive)	56
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	46
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Looking after home or family	4
Retired	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Accommodation and food service activities	20
Manufacturing	7
Education	7
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanley Road Primary School Stanley Road , WR5 1BD	3out of 4	900 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Clement's CofE Primary Henwick Road , WR2 5NS	4out of 4	978 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Bransford Road , St John's WR2 4EN	3out of 4	1,224 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY	3out of 4	1,254 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy Oldbury Road , WR2 6AA	- not rated	1,386 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	3out of 4	1,133 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	1,541 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD	3out of 4	1,569 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT	3out of 4	2,594 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	3out of 4	2,728 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	2,816 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL	- not rated	605 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge School Midland Road , WR5 1DS	- not rated	918 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Royal Grammar School Worcester Upper Tything , WR1 1HP	- not rated	1,024 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR	3out of 4	1,038 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit Glebe Close , Bromyard Road WR2 5AX	4out of 4	1,080 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Costa Coffee	51 High Street, Worcester	30 yd
The Olive Branch	6 Church Street, Worcester	44 yd
The Dice Box	9 The Shambles, Worcester	54 yd
Marks & Spencer - Cafe Revive	39 High Street, Worcester	54 yd
Caffe Nero	30 The Shambles, Worcester	84 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cocky Anchor Worcester	61 Broad Street, Worcester	139 yd
Keystones Cocktail Club	1 Copenhagen Street, Worcester	150 yd
Oil Basin Brewhouse	7 Copenhagen Street, Worcester	150 yd
Bierkeller Worcester	38 New Street, Worcester	153 yd
Bushwackers	The Church House, Trinity Street	158 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	59 High Street, Worcester	90 yd
Tealith Bubble Tea	70 Broad Street, Worcester	111 yd
Tasty Takeaway	8 Bank Street, Worcester	114 yd
Cornish Bakehouse	69 Broad Street, Worcester	120 yd
Pan Pizza	40-41 New Street, Worcester	138 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	39 High Street, Worcester	54 yd
Tesco Express	88 - 89 High Street, Worcester	73 yd
Friends Asian Supermarket	Trinity House, St Nicholas Street	216 yd
Iceland	18 Friary Walk, Worcester	283 yd
Asda	Silver Street, Worcester	311 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Silvermead Junior School (Closed)	grass pitches	133 yd
How College DEANSWAY		264 yd
Fitness4Less (Worcester) CATHEDRAL SQUARE CATHEDRAL SQUARE HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	279 yd
Life@Whitehouse (Worcester) FOREGATE STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	338 yd
Pro-Fitness (Closed) The Butts	health and fitness suite	392 yd
Natures Way (Closed) Foregate Street	health and fitness suite	398 yd
Fit For Free (Worcester) (Closed) St Martin's Shopping Centre St Martin's Shopping Centre George Street	health and fitness suite	462 yd
The King'S School HOSTEL HOUSE HOSTEL HOUSE COLLEGE GREEN	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	552 yd
Mcclelland Centre For Health & Wellbeing CITY CAMPUS CITY CAMPUS INFIRMARY WALK	health and fitness suite	601 yd
New Road (Worcestershire County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND NEW ROAD	grass pitches	652 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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 2QB