Pole Elm Close, Callow End, Worcester, WR2 4UW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WR2 4UW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	48.8%	-3.9%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	47.3%	51.2%	3.9%	49.0%	2.2%

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 4UW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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	20.6%	20.7%	0.1%	37.9%	-17.2%
Married: Opposite sex	59.9%	62.8%	2.9%	44.2%	18.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	2.2%	1.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	7.4%	5.3%	-2.1%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	9.9%	9.1%	-0.8%	6.1%	3.0%

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	43.3%	44.9%	1.6%	48.4%	-3.5%
Good health	36.9%	38.6%	1.7%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	17.1%	12.3%	-4.8%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	2.4%	3.6%	1.2%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	23.2%	12.2%	-11.0%	18.2%	-6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.3%	7.7%	1.4%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	15%	-2.6%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	8.7%	2.4%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	17.1%	3.9%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	31.3%	36.7%	5.4%	33.8%	2.9%
Other	2.2%	2.4%	0.2%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	3.1%	-1.9%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	98.2%	95.2%	-3.0%	81.4%	13.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	98.5%	95.8%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	95.8%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.1%	76.7%	4.4%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	17.7%	13.5%	4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.5%	37.2%	-0.7%
Christian	56.6%	46.2%	10.4%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Pole Elm Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pole Elm Close was 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Link average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Pole Elm Close has the 35th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Link and the 117th highest crime rate of 256 local areas in Malvern Hills .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WR2 4UW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Pole Elm Close are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Malvern Hills.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pole Elm Close, Callow End, Worcester, WR2 4UW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR2 4UW

Average Price
£490,920

Semi-Detached
£482,614

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£492,996

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pole Elm Close

Average Price
£509,868

Semi-Detached
£505,831

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£510,877

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pole Elm CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Pole Elm Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£505,000	2022-02-21	£559,867
6 Pole Elm Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2020-12-10	£523,529
12 Pole Elm Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2019-06-21	£374,693
2 Pole Elm Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£123,000	1999-01-26	£505,831
3 Pole Elm Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£140,500	1997-10-14	£585,417

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR2 4UW

Employment

WR2 4UW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

WR2 4UW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4UW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	80
Self-Employed	39
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	9
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Education	20
Construction	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Manufacturing	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Callow End CofE Primary School Upton Road , WR2 4TE	- not rated	519 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Powick CofE Primary School 42 Malvern Road , Powick WR2 4RT	4out of 4	1,749 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kempsey Primary School Ellsdon , Kempsey WR5 3NT	3out of 4	2,041 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushwick CofE Primary School Upper Wick Lane , Rushwick WR2 5SU	2out of 4	4,262 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pitmaston Primary School Malvern Road , WR2 4ZF	4out of 4	4,332 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD	3out of 4	4,707 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	3out of 4	4,760 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	5,120 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL	- not rated	5,129 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Place School The Orchard , Bransford WR6 5JE	- not rated	5,343 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR	3out of 4	5,462 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bluebell	35 Upton Road, Callow End	73 yd
Callow End Social Club	Upton Road, Callow End	596 yd
The Old Bush	Upton Road, Callow End	596 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Callow End Playing Field LOWER FERRY LANE	grass pitches	270 yd
Callow End C Of E Primary School UPTON ROAD	grass pitches	509 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76.9 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	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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