Abbey Close, St Johns, Worcester, WR2 4HR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR2 4HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents 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	56%	54.1%	-1.9%	51.0%	3.1%
Male	44%	45.9%	1.9%	49.0%	-3.1%

Partnership Status

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	36.9%	30.9%	-6.0%	37.9%	-7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	33.5%	47.6%	14.1%	44.2%	3.4%
Separated	2.4%	0.9%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9.4%	7.9%	-1.5%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	17.8%	12.7%	-5.1%	6.1%	6.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37%	45.3%	8.3%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	36.2%	40.4%	4.2%	33.6%	6.8%
Fair health	19.8%	10.7%	-9.1%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	4.9%	2.8%	-2.1%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	2.1%	0.8%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	26%	22.4%	-3.6%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.5%	8.8%	0.3%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	10.3%	-3.3%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	7.6%	1.9%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16%	17.6%	1.6%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	26%	31.2%	5.2%	33.8%	-2.6%
Other	4.2%	2.1%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.4%
Pakistani	1.3%	0.5%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.2%
Black African	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.8%	95.6%	1.8%	81.4%	14.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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	94.3%	92.3%	-2.0%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	2.1%	3.6%	1.5%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	1.3%	-0.8%
British Overseas	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	91.8%	-1.8%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	1%	4.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	1%	2%	1.0%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0.8%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.3%	76.7%	-2.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	22.1%	13.5%	8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43%	37.2%	5.8%
Christian	49.4%	46.2%	3.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Abbey Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Close was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Dines Green & Grove Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Abbey Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dines Green & Grove Farm and the 134th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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

Average Household Income
£44,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WR2 4HR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Abbey Close are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Worcester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Abbey Close, St Johns, Worcester, WR2 4HR

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR2 4HR

Average Price
£255,855

Semi-Detached
£255,855

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Abbey Close

Average Price
£249,567

Semi-Detached
£249,567

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Abbey CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Abbey Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-05-02	£254,044
4 Abbey Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2021-07-09	£230,174
2 Abbey Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2016-06-20	£256,817
7 Abbey Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2014-11-28	£215,860
3 Abbey Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2007-03-23	£216,189

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR2 4HR

Employment

WR2 4HR 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 WR2 4HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	104
Full-Time Employee	93
Part-Time Employee	47
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Unemployed	10
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	18
Other	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Bransford Road , St John's WR2 4EN	3out of 4	256 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pitmaston Primary School Malvern Road , WR2 4ZF	4out of 4	460 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Clement's CofE Primary Henwick Road , WR2 5NS	4out of 4	699 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dines Green Community Academy Tudor Way , WR2 5QH	2out of 4	1,234 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy Oldbury Road , WR2 6AA	- not rated	1,247 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	3out of 4	462 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD	3out of 4	2,189 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	2,768 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT	3out of 4	3,689 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	3out of 4	4,032 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	3,926 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit Glebe Close , Bromyard Road WR2 5AX	4out of 4	438 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Worcester Henwick Grove , WR2 6AJ	- not rated	1,349 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL	- not rated	1,401 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Royal Grammar School Worcester Upper Tything , WR1 1HP	- not rated	2,033 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR	3out of 4	2,185 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ruby Cantonese Restaurant	38 Bransford Road, Worcester	116 yd
Dolce Desserts	52 St Johns, Worcester	240 yd
Pasha Everest	56 St Johns, Worcester	259 yd
Cafe At BB	43 - 49 St Johns, Worcester	288 yd
Fetta Di Pizza Bar And Grill	41 St Johns, Worcester	292 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crown	66 Bransford Road, Worcester	116 yd
The Berkeley Arms	4 School Road, Worcester	171 yd
The Brunswick Arms	50 Malvern Road, Worcester	200 yd
St Johns Working Mens Club	3 Church Terrace, Worcester	214 yd
Bull Baiters Inn	43-49 St Johns, Worcester	288 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	83 St Johns, Worcester	203 yd
Colston Bakery	3 King Charles Place, St Johns	259 yd
Subway	50 St Johns, Worcester	259 yd
Anaz Indian	69A St Johns, Worcester	292 yd
Fortune House Chinese Takeaway	65 St Johns, Worcester	292 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Swanpool Walk, Worcester	413 yd
Aldi	Tybridge Street Retail Park, Tybridge Street	758 yd
Co-Op	99 Henwick Road, Worcester	1,089 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St John'S Sports Centre MALVERN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	173 yd
Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Primary School BRANSFORD ROAD	grass pitches	201 yd
Christopher Whitehead Language College BROMWICH ROAD		356 yd
St Johns Sports Centre (Closed) Swanpool Walk	health and fitness suite, squash courts	359 yd
Simply Women Fitness & Beauty (Ladies Only) (Closed) Henwick Road	health and fitness suite	498 yd
Pitmaston Primary School Malvern Road	grass pitches	512 yd
Legends Gym BUSH WALK	health and fitness suite	515 yd
The King'S School - Grass Pitches BROMWICH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	563 yd
Life Of Leisure Health And Spa Club (Worcester) (Closed) Bromyard Road	health and fitness suite	647 yd
Cinderella Sports Ground Bransford Road	grass pitches	674 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	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	12.5%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	64 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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