Malvern Road, Worcester, WR2 4LN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR2 4LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56%	51.3%	-4.7%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	44%	48.7%	4.7%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 vicinity of WR2 4LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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	20.3%	27%	6.7%	37.9%	-10.9%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	55.9%	-1.2%	44.2%	11.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	7.3%	5.6%	-1.7%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	14.2%	10.7%	-3.5%	6.1%	4.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.8%	47.9%	0.1%	48.4%	-0.5%
Good health	32.9%	32.2%	-0.7%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	14.2%	15.1%	0.9%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	4.4%	2.9%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.6%	14.6%	-8.0%	18.2%	-3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.3%	6%	-1.3%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	8.2%	-2.9%	13.4%	-5.2%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	7.5%	3.3%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	11.6%	0.9%	16.9%	-5.3%
Degree or Similar	40.6%	50%	9.4%	33.8%	16.2%
Other	3.4%	2.2%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	99.7%	98.1%	-1.6%	81.4%	16.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	97.2%	92.9%	-4.3%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	2.5%	4.2%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.9%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	91.8%	-4.7%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.5%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%	1.9%	0.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79%	76.7%	2.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.8%	37.2%	6.6%
Christian	50.2%	46.2%	4.0%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Malvern Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Road was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.9% lower than the Dines Green & Grove Farm average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Malvern Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dines Green & Grove Farm and the 27th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

🔎 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 4LN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Malvern Road are based on 342 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 Malvern Road, Worcester, WR2 4LN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR2 4LN

Average Price
£934,258

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£934,258

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Malvern Road

Average Price
£483,157

Semi-Detached
£421,565

Terraced
£262,887

Detached
£578,261

Flats/Maisonettes
£128,886

Other
£1,383,881

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Malvern Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
151 Malvern Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£975,000	2022-04-12	£1,018,471
151 Malvern Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2019-10-04	£924,812
155 Malvern Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£725,000	2018-09-20	£864,727
143 Malvern Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£620,800	2018-05-10	£769,354
157 Malvern Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2014-04-04	£691,875

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR2 4LN

Employment

WR2 4LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	111
Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Education	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	3
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
Pitmaston Primary School Malvern Road , WR2 4ZF	4out of 4	190 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Bransford Road , St John's WR2 4EN	3out of 4	751 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Clement's CofE Primary Henwick Road , WR2 5NS	4out of 4	1,268 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dines Green Community Academy Tudor Way , WR2 5QH	2out of 4	1,648 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rushwick CofE Primary School Upper Wick Lane , Rushwick WR2 5SU	2out of 4	1,726 yd	Voluntary controlled school	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	667 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD	3out of 4	1,955 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	3,229 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT	3out of 4	3,550 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	3out of 4	4,471 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	3,786 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	976 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL	- not rated	1,465 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Worcester Henwick Grove , WR2 6AJ	- not rated	1,998 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR	3out of 4	2,191 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge School Midland Road , WR5 1DS	- not rated	2,288 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	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	729 yd
Black Pear Catering At Worcs Golf & Country Club	Bransford Road, Worcester	762 yd
Nine Plate Bobs Pubs	Worcester Golf & Country Club, Bransford Road	762 yd
Dolce Desserts	52 St Johns, Worcester	788 yd
Pasha Everest	56 St Johns, Worcester	815 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brunswick Arms	50 Malvern Road, Worcester	464 yd
The Berkeley Arms	4 School Road, Worcester	656 yd
The Crown	66 Bransford Road, Worcester	729 yd
Worcester Golf And Country Club	Worcester Golf & Country Club, Bransford Road	762 yd
Portobello Inn	139 Bransford Road, Worcester	805 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Donnellys Fish And Chips	144 Bromwich Road, Worcester	338 yd
Domino's Pizza	83 St Johns, Worcester	721 yd
Incredible India	41 Swanpool Walk, St Johns	815 yd
Colston Bakery	3 King Charles Place, St Johns	815 yd
Subway	50 St Johns, Worcester	815 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Swanpool Walk, Worcester		902 yd
Co-Op	63-65 Canada Way, Worcester		941 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pitmaston Primary School Malvern Road	grass pitches	202 yd
Bromwhich Road Mission 150-156 150-156 BROMWICH ROAD		358 yd
Worcester Chapter Meadows BROMWICH LANE	grass pitches	594 yd
St John'S Sports Centre MALVERN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	609 yd
Christopher Whitehead Language College BROMWICH ROAD		667 yd
St Johns Sports Centre (Closed) Swanpool Walk	health and fitness suite, squash courts	779 yd
Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Primary School BRANSFORD ROAD	grass pitches	791 yd
The King'S School - Grass Pitches BROMWICH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	894 yd
The Worcester Citizens Swimming Baths Association WEIR LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	927 yd
Cinderella Sports Ground Bransford Road	grass pitches	954 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	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%

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	70.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.9 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	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WR2 4LN