Choules Close, Pershore, WR10 2FB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR10 2FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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	52.5%	52.3%	-0.2%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	47.5%	47.7%	0.2%	49.0%	-1.3%

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 vicinity of WR10 2FB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19%	21%	2.0%	37.9%	-16.9%
Married: Opposite sex	69%	58.7%	-10.3%	44.2%	14.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	5.2%	10.1%	4.9%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	6.5%	8.3%	1.8%	6.1%	2.2%

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	42.8%	40.8%	-2.0%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	41.4%	42.7%	1.3%	33.6%	9.1%
Fair health	12.6%	12.6%	0.0%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	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.

In the area around WR10 2FB this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.3%	9.4%	-5.9%	18.2%	-8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	10.5%	0.0%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	11.2%	-2.9%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	8.5%	8.7%	0.2%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	19.2%	3.5%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	32.7%	36.6%	3.9%	33.8%	2.8%
Other	3.2%	4.3%	1.1%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99.3%	98.4%	-0.9%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.8%	96.4%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	96.8%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	76.7%	16.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.2%	13.5%	-7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	62.7%	46.2%	16.5%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Choules Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Choules Close was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Pershore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Choules Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Pershore and the 209th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

🔎 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. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WR10 2FB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Choules Close are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wychavon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Choules Close, Pershore, WR10 2FB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR10 2FB

Average Price
£490,611

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£213,217

Detached
£562,527

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Choules Close

Average Price
£533,835

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£244,613

Detached
£617,558

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Choules CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Choules Close, Pershore, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2025-08-29	£509,315
1 Choules Close, Pershore, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2025-06-13	£524,430
32 Choules Close, Pershore, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-04-04	£256,036
14 Choules Close, Pershore, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£795,000	2024-11-29	£808,735
32 Choules Close, Pershore, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2024-11-29	£272,495

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR10 2FB

Employment

WR10 2FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in WR10 2FB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	121
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Manufacturing	16
Education	14
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Park Primary School Abbey Road , WR10 1DF	3out of 4	933 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School Priest Lane , WR10 1EB	3out of 4	1,120 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Orchard First School Cherry Orchard , WR10 1ET	- not rated	1,329 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard , WR10 1ET	3out of 4	1,329 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School Stonebow Road , Drakes Broughton WR10 2AW	3out of 4	2,831 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Park Middle School Abbey Road , WR10 1DF	- not rated	933 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Drakes' Broughton St Barnabas CofE First and Middle School Stonebow Road , Drakes Broughton WR10 2AW	- not rated	2,831 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas' CofE Middle School Main Street , Pinvin WR10 2ER	- not rated	3,306 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas' CofE Middle School Main Street , Pinvin WR10 2ER	- not rated	3,306 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pershore High School Station Road , WR10 2BX	- not rated	1,871 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pershore High School Station Road , WR10 2BX	2out of 4	1,871 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pershore Group of Colleges , WR10 3JP	- not rated	2,521 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Besford Court School Ladywood Road , Besford WR8 9AQ	- not rated	2,808 yd	Non-maintained special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bowbrook House School Main Street , Peopleton WR10 2EE	- not rated	4,675 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Talbot Inn	52 Newlands, Pershore	935 yd
Pershore Bowling Club	Abbey Road, Pershore	977 yd
Pickled Plum	135 High Street, Pershore	1,027 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Newlands Fish Bar	21A Newlands, Pershore		935 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Abbey Park Middle School ABBEY PARK FIRST SCHOOL ABBEY PARK FIRST SCHOOL ABBEY ROAD	grass pitches	921 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	66.7%
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	66.7%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	58.42 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	58.42 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WR10 2FB