St James Close is in Badsey, Evesham and in Wychavon district. WR11 7ET is located in the Badsey & Aldington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Worcestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Close, Badsey, Evesham, WR11 7ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR11 7EH, WR11 7EF, WR11 5EW, WR11 7EU, WR11 7EW, WR11 7XF, WR11 7FA, WR11 7ER, WR11 7HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR11 7ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 42.3% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 38.6% | 42.6% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 15.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 34.3% | 23.1% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 14.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 24.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 98.8% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 95.2% | 92.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Close was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Badsey & Aldington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Badsey & Aldington and the 111th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 St James Close, Evesham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-26 | £266,964 |
| 17 St James Close, Evesham, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,600 | 2022-03-31 | £160,966 |
| 21 St James Close, Evesham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,925 | 2021-09-27 | £276,109 |
| 20 St James Close, Evesham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-11-20 | £233,532 |
| 22 St James Close, Evesham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2018-09-28 | £221,513 |
WR11 7ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WR11 7ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evesham Nursery School Four Pools Lane , WR11 1BN | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badsey First School School Lane , Badsey WR11 7ES | 1out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bretforton Village School New Street , Bretforton WR11 7JS | 1out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bengeworth CE Academy Kings Road , Bengeworth WR11 3EU | 4out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's CofE First School Four Pools Lane , WR11 1DU | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littletons Church of England Academy Farm Lane , South Littleton WR11 8TL | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The De Montfort School Four Pools Road , WR11 1DQ | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Henry's High School Victoria Avenue , WR11 4QH | 4out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackminster Middle School Station Road , South Littleton WR11 8TG | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Egwin's CofE Middle School Worcester Road , WR11 4JU | 3out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale of Evesham School Four Pools Lane , WR11 1BN | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badsey Recreation Club | Ballards Park, Brewers Lane | 131 yd | |
| Round O' Gras | 47 Bretforton Road, Badsey | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Badsey First School 1A 1A SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Ballards Park BALLARDS PARK BALLARDS PARK BREWERS LANE | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Sands Lane Recreation Ground BINYON CLOSE | grass pitches | 513 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.