Highfield is in Callow End, Worcester and in Malvern Hills district. WR2 4TP is located in the Powick & the Hanleys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Worcestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highfield, Callow End, Worcester, WR2 4TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR2 4UJ, WR2 4UH, WR2 4TN, WR2 4UL, WR2 4TA, WR2 4UU, WR2 4TL, WR2 4TE, WR2 4UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR2 4TP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 4TP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 26.2% | 31.5% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 6.8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 38.5% | 51.1% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 32.4% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 25.8% | 16.5% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 21.2% | 13.2% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 26.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 97.5% | 98.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 98.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Link average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfield has the 12th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Link and the 55th lowest crime rate of 256 local areas in Malvern Hills .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Highfield, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-05-07 | £289,414 |
| 23 Highfield, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-23 | £264,968 |
| 18 Highfield, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-09-12 | £358,209 |
| 22 Highfield, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-22 | £342,857 |
| 23 Highfield, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-08-11 | £251,588 |
WR2 4TP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callow End CofE Primary School Upton Road , WR2 4TE | - not rated | 80 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempsey Primary School Ellsdon , Kempsey WR5 3NT | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Powick CofE Primary School 42 Malvern Road , Powick WR2 4RT | 4out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madresfield CofE Primary School 40 Madresfield Village , Madresfield WR13 5AA | 3out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushwick CofE Primary School Upper Wick Lane , Rushwick WR2 5SU | 2out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 5,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 5,220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callow End Social Club | Upton Road, Callow End | 257 yd | |
| The Old Bush | Upton Road, Callow End | 257 yd | |
| The Bluebell | 35 Upton Road, Callow End | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Callow End C Of E Primary School UPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Callow End Playing Field LOWER FERRY LANE | grass pitches | 233 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.