Pickersleigh Avenue is in Malvern and in Malvern Hills district. WR14 2LJ is located in the Link electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Worcestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pickersleigh Avenue, Malvern, WR14 2LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR14 2LW, WR14 1SY, WR14 2JY, WR14 1SS, WR14 1AA, WR14 1SU, WR14 1ST, WR14 1NB, WR14 1NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR14 2LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 35.8% | 39.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 33.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 10.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 37.5% | 37.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 20.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16% | 17.3% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 29.9% | -6.8% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.3% | 93% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 88.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 88.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickersleigh Avenue was 320.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 226.0% higher than the Link average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Pickersleigh Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Link and the 4th highest crime rate of 256 local areas in Malvern Hills .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Coach House, 4A Pickersleigh Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2023-05-31 | £331,102 |
| 12 Pickersleigh Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-10-10 | £201,075 |
| 4 Pickersleigh Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2020-11-05 | £649,351 |
| 1 Pickersleigh Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £291,888 | 2017-03-28 | £404,122 |
| 3 Pickersleigh Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2010-09-20 | £488,092 |
WR14 2LJ 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 retired residents living in WR14 2LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Park Primary School Somers Park Avenue , WR14 1SE | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Pickersleigh Grove , WR14 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newtown Road , WR14 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northleigh CofE Primary School St. Peters Road , Cowleigh Bank WR14 1QS | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Perrins CofE Academy Yates Hay Road , WR14 1WD | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chase Geraldine Road , WR14 3NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern St James 15 Avenue Road , WR14 3BA | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Malvern College College Road , Malvern WR14 3DF | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Place School The Orchard , Bransford WR6 5JE | - not rated | 4,560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Cottage Restaurant | Units 8 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road | 49 yd | |
| Hillbilly's Street Food - Hillbilly's Street Kitchen | Unit 1 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road | 71 yd | |
| The Everest Eatery | 243 Worcester Road, Malvern | 90 yd | |
| London House Cafe | 247 Worcester Road, Malvern | 90 yd | |
| Sunbeans | 4 Richmond Road, Malvern | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery Inn | 126 Worcester Road, Malvern | 71 yd | |
| Malvern Cricket Club | Regency Road, Malvern | 529 yd | |
| The Express Inn | 91 Quest Hills Road, Malvern | 629 yd | |
| The New Inn | 105 Lower Howsell Road, Malvern | 960 yd | |
| Barnards Green Cricket Club | North End Lane, Malvern | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Pizza | Unit 6 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road | 49 yd | |
| Malvern Link Fish Bar | 140 Worcester Road, Malvern | 52 yd | |
| Not Just Desserts | Unit 5 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road | 71 yd | |
| May Link | 132 Worcester Road, Malvern | 71 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 124 Worcester Road, Malvern | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 162 Worcester Road, Malvern | 144 yd | |
| Lidl | 188 Worcester Road, Malvern | 315 yd | |
| Co-Op | 67 Upper Howsell Road, Malvern | 996 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Roman Way | 1,068 yd | |
| Morrisons | Roman Way, Malvern | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energize (Closed) Hampden Road | health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Victoria Park SPRING LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 282 yd |
| Revolution Fitness SPRING LANE | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Malvern Rugby Football Club SPRING LANE | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Malvern Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND REGENCY ROAD | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Revolution Gym (Closed) Unit 10 Unit 10 Spring Lane South | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Grove Primary School PICKERSLEIGH GROVE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Lower Howsell Road Playing Fields MARLBOROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Barnards Green Cricket Club North End Lane | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| The Malvern GROVEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 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 | 55.6% |
| 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 | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 121.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 121.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20.75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.