Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1SU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR14 1SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	51%	-0.9%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	48.1%	49%	0.9%	49.0%	0.0%

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 WR14 1SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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	44.1%	42.8%	-1.3%	37.9%	4.9%
Married: Opposite sex	26.2%	32%	5.8%	44.2%	-12.2%
Separated	3.5%	3.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	21.4%	16.7%	-4.7%	9.1%	7.6%
Widowed	4.8%	5.4%	0.6%	6.1%	-0.7%

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	44.3%	43.6%	-0.7%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	38.1%	37.6%	-0.5%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	13.8%	15.6%	1.8%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	2.8%	2.8%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	14.8%	13.5%	-1.3%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	12.2%	-1.8%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	14.9%	-3.9%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	5.9%	0.7%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	14.4%	0.0%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	30.6%	35.1%	4.5%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	2.2%	4.1%	1.9%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Indian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
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 Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.2%	99.2%	2.0%	81.4%	17.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	91.3%	94.4%	3.1%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	3.8%	3.6%	-0.2%	6.1%	-2.5%
Africa	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.7%	94.4%	3.7%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.8%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	8%	0%	-8.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Lithuania	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	15.9%	13.5%	2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.6%	37.2%	16.4%
Christian	40.9%	46.2%	-5.3%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Worcester Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worcester Road was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% lower than the Link average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Worcester Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Link and the 45th highest crime rate of 256 local areas in Malvern Hills .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.

🔎 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. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WR14 1SU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (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 Worcester Road are based on 998 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Malvern Hills.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1SU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR14 1SU

Average Price
£293,717

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£287,825

Flats/Maisonettes
£125,014

Other
£379,541

Estimated Average Property Prices for Worcester Road

Average Price
£245,894

Semi-Detached
£366,115

Terraced
£375,543

Detached
£543,769

Flats/Maisonettes
£169,253

Other
£492,160

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Worcester Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
225 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£410,000	2022-04-21	£429,754
217 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£330,000	2018-09-28	£383,238
Flat 2 217 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£330,000	2018-09-28	£383,238
Flat 1 217 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£330,000	2018-09-28	£383,238
Flat 2 217 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2015-11-11	£135,079

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR14 1SU

Employment

WR14 1SU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	41
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	18
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	20
Education	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Information and communication	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Matthias Church of England Primary School Cromwell Road , WR14 1NA	- not rated	144 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somers Park Primary School Somers Park Avenue , WR14 1SE	4out of 4	593 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grove Primary School Pickersleigh Grove , WR14 2LU	3out of 4	972 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newtown Road , WR14 1PF	3out of 4	1,121 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northleigh CofE Primary School St. Peters Road , Cowleigh Bank WR14 1QS	- not rated	1,450 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy Yates Hay Road , WR14 1WD	3out of 4	1,104 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chase Geraldine Road , WR14 3NZ	3out of 4	3,036 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Malvern St James 15 Avenue Road , WR14 3BA	- not rated	1,999 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Malvern College College Road , Malvern WR14 3DF	- not rated	2,850 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Place School The Orchard , Bransford WR6 5JE	- not rated	4,624 yd	Other independent special school	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
Hillbilly's Street Food - Hillbilly's Street Kitchen	Unit 1 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road	80 yd
Spice Cottage Restaurant	Units 8 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road	104 yd
The Everest Eatery	243 Worcester Road, Malvern	132 yd
London House Cafe	247 Worcester Road, Malvern	132 yd
Sunbeans	4 Richmond Road, Malvern	219 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bakery Inn	126 Worcester Road, Malvern	80 yd
The Express Inn	91 Quest Hills Road, Malvern	486 yd
Malvern Cricket Club	Regency Road, Malvern	625 yd
Barnards Green Cricket Club	North End Lane, Malvern	1,012 yd
The New Inn	105 Lower Howsell Road, Malvern	1,022 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
May Link	132 Worcester Road, Malvern	80 yd
Domino's Pizza	124 Worcester Road, Malvern	80 yd
Hillside Pizza	114 Worcester Road, Malvern	80 yd
Not Just Desserts	Unit 5 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road	80 yd
Premier Pizza	Unit 6 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road	104 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Op	162 Worcester Road, Malvern	266 yd
Lidl	188 Worcester Road, Malvern	457 yd
Co-Op	67 Upper Howsell Road, Malvern	931 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Energize (Closed) Hampden Road	health and fitness suite	35 yd
Victoria Park SPRING LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	409 yd
Revolution Fitness SPRING LANE	health and fitness suite	570 yd
Malvern Rugby Football Club SPRING LANE	grass pitches	626 yd
Malvern Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND REGENCY ROAD	grass pitches	721 yd
Grove Primary School PICKERSLEIGH GROVE	grass pitches	830 yd
Revolution Gym (Closed) Unit 10 Unit 10 Spring Lane South	health and fitness suite	861 yd
Lower Howsell Road Playing Fields MARLBOROUGH GARDENS	grass pitches	1,002 yd
Barnards Green Cricket Club North End Lane	grass pitches	1,059 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	78.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	158.34 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	158.34 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	22.96 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WR14 1SU