Market Square is in Tenbury Wells and in Malvern Hills district. WR15 8BW is located in the Tenbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Worcestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Square, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR15 8BL, WR15 8EA, WR15 8EB, WR15 8ED, WR15 8EE, WR15 8BQ, WR15 8BP, WR15 8ES, WR15 8PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR15 8BW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.2% of the population 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 | 52.9% | 58.2% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 7.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 41.8% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -7.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 28.7% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 39% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 15% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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 | 34.1% | 38.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 22.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 34.6% | 22.7% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 26.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 99.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 96.1% | 91.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.1% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 67.1% | 46.2% | 20.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Square was 106.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.7% higher than the Baldwin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Square has the 3rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Baldwin and the 28th highest crime rate of 257 local areas in Malvern Hills .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Market Square, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-10-26 | £324,279 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WR15 8BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenbury CofE Primary School Bromyard Road , WR15 8BS | - not rated | 391 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenbury CofE Primary School Bromyard Road , WR15 8BS | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford CofE Primary School Forresters Road , Burford WR15 8AT | - not rated | 788 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford CofE Primary School Forresters Road , Burford WR15 8AT | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenbury High School Oldwood Road , WR15 8XA | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenbury High Ormiston Academy Oldwood Road , WR15 8XA | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Preparatory School Rochford , WR15 8SH | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloisters Oldwood Road , St Michael's WR15 8PH | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's College Oldwood Road , WR15 8PH | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael Abbey School Main Building, Oldwood Road , St Michael's WR15 8PH | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nash Court School Nash , SY8 3DG | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smiling Goat | The Clockhouse, 14 Market Street | 93 yd | |
| Bahar | 14A Market Street, Tenbury Wells | 93 yd | |
| Shamraj Balti House | 28 Cross Street, Tenbury Wells | 102 yd | |
| Unwined Bar & Bistro | Jesmond House, 2 Market Street | 157 yd | |
| Mike's | 6 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Tavern | Market Square, Tenbury Wells | 9 yd | |
| The Vaults | 11 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells | 176 yd | |
| The Crow Public House And Hotel | Teme Street, Tenbury Wells | 196 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Cross Street, Tenbury Wells | 248 yd | |
| Regal Cinema | 47 - 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yue Wah | 17 Market Street, Tenbury Wells | 140 yd | |
| Tenbury Fish Bar | 17 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells | 176 yd | |
| Effes Kebab | 8A Teme Street, Tenbury Wells | 196 yd | |
| Pukka Pizzas | 54 -64 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 62 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells | 282 yd | |
| Co-Op | Bromyard Road, Tenbury Wells | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tenbury Tennis Club The Burgage | tennis courts | 333 yd |
| Tenbury Swimming Pool KYREWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| Tenbury C.E. Primary Academy BROMYARD ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Palmers Meadow KYREWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Penlu WORCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Tenbury High Ormiston Academy OLDWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 792 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.