The Cross is in Childswickham, Broadway and in Worcester district. WR12 7HJ is located in the Broadway, Sedgeberrow & Childswickham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Worcestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Cross, Childswickham, Broadway, WR12 7HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR12 7HL, WR12 7HG, WR12 7HN, WR12 7HE, WR12 7HF, WR12 7HQ, WR12 7HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR12 7HJ 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 | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of WR12 7HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 25.8% | 22.4% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 57.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 41.9% | 38.2% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 37.5% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 17% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 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 | 17.7% | 16.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 34.9% | -5.4% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.4% | 98.8% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 93.9% | 92.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 67.8% | 46.2% | 21.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Cross was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Broadway, Sedgeberrow & Childswickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Cross has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Broadway, Sedgeberrow & Childswickham and the 76th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook House The Cross, Broadway, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2024-08-16 | £799,737 |
| Old Mill The Cross, Broadway, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,320,000 | 2023-10-13 | £1,282,286 |
| The Cross The Cross, Broadway, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-12-06 | £750,370 |
| Mill Cottage The Cross, Broadway, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2013-08-23 | £721,152 |
| Brook House The Cross, Broadway, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2009-09-18 | £838,520 |
WR12 7HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 WR12 7HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Leamington Road , WR12 7DZ | 4out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway First School Lime Tree Avenue , WR12 7BD | 3out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willersey Church of England Primary School Church Street , Willersey WR12 7PN | 3out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Badsey First School School Lane , Badsey WR11 7ES | 1out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgeberrow CofE First School Main Street , Sedgeberrow WR11 7UF | 4out of 4 | 5,458 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Spa Hospital School Station Road , WR12 7DE | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn & Brasserie At Childswickham | Broadway Road, Childswickham | 392 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.