Columbia Drive, Lower Wick, Worcester, WR2 4XX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR2 4XX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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	52.8%	53.5%	0.7%	51.0%	2.5%
Male	47.2%	46.5%	-0.7%	49.0%	-2.5%

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 4XX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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	23.5%	28.3%	4.8%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	58.8%	53.1%	-5.7%	44.2%	8.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.4%	7.5%	-1.9%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	7.2%	9.1%	1.9%	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	38.7%	37.5%	-1.2%	48.4%	-10.9%
Good health	37.1%	37.1%	0.0%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	19%	20.4%	1.4%	12.7%	7.7%
Bad health	4.9%	3.9%	-1.0%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

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	24.2%	21.2%	-3.0%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	13.3%	-1.1%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	13.3%	-4.4%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	9%	3.9%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	17.3%	3.9%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	20.6%	23.5%	2.9%	33.8%	-10.3%
Other	4.7%	2.4%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.7%	0.1%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.5%	96.5%	-1.0%	81.4%	15.1%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	95.4%	93.2%	-2.2%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	2.5%	5%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.5%	93.2%	-1.3%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.9%	76.7%	5.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
No passport held	15.7%	13.5%	2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.6%	37.2%	-1.6%
Christian	56.2%	46.2%	10.0%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Columbia Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Columbia Drive was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Dines Green & Grove Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Columbia Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dines Green & Grove Farm and the 87th lowest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

🔎 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 4XX, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Columbia Drive are based on 229 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 Columbia Drive, Lower Wick, Worcester, WR2 4XX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR2 4XX

Average Price
£467,307

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£467,307

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Columbia Drive

Average Price
£316,702

Semi-Detached
£293,296

Terraced
£267,252

Detached
£372,557

Flats/Maisonettes
£141,151

Other
£55,023

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Columbia DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
117 Columbia Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-03-28	£362,030
105 Columbia Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2025-01-24	£413,614
129 Columbia Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2024-11-22	£515,000
137 Columbia Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2024-09-06	£567,158
139 Columbia Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£418,000	2024-01-05	£430,971

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR2 4XX

Employment

WR2 4XX 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 4XX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	107
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	42
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	13
Other	12
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Real estate activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	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	1,109 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushwick CofE Primary School Upper Wick Lane , Rushwick WR2 5SU	1out of 4	1,240 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushwick CofE Primary School Upper Wick Lane , Rushwick WR2 5SU	- not rated	1,240 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Bransford Road , St John's WR2 4EN	- not rated	1,654 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Bransford Road , St John's WR2 4EN	3out of 4	1,654 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	- not rated	1,635 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	3out of 4	1,635 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD	3out of 4	2,702 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	- not rated	4,187 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	4,187 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF	- not rated	2,532 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	4,540 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	4,540 yd	Further education	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 , St John's WR2 5AX	4out of 4	1,876 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School 5 , College Green WR1 2LL	- not rated	2,415 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Park School Turnpike Close , St John's WR2 6AB	- not rated	2,691 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Worcester Henwick Grove , WR2 6AJ	- not rated	2,700 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aymestrey School Crown East , WR2 5TR	- not rated	2,720 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Gurkha Chulo	51 Canada Way, Worcester	396 yd
Black Pear Catering At Worcs Golf & Country Club	Bransford Road, Worcester	809 yd
Nine Plate Bobs Pubs	Worcester Golf & Country Club, Bransford Road	809 yd
Bennetts Willow Barn	Manor Farm, Malvern Road	840 yd
Ego Restaurants	Manor Farm, Malvern Road	840 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Maple Leaf	49 Canada Way, Worcester		396 yd
Worcester Golf And Country Club	Worcester Golf & Country Club, Bransford Road		809 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	63-65 Canada Way, Worcester		396 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Worcester Golf And Country Club LAND AT (OS 8296 5350) LAND AT (OS 8296 5350) BRANSFORD ROAD	golf, squash courts, tennis courts	618 yd
The Alf Tolley Memorial Ground RUSHWICK CRICKET CLUB RUSHWICK CRICKET CLUB UPPER WICK LANE	grass pitches	773 yd
Pitmaston Primary School Malvern Road	grass pitches	1,001 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	37.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.23 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.23 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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