Harrington Road, Worcester, WR2 5HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR2 5HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.2%	51.1%	5.9%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	54.8%	48.9%	-5.9%	49.0%	-0.1%

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	35.4%	39.4%	4.0%	37.9%	1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	42.1%	37.7%	-4.4%	44.2%	-6.5%
Separated	3.3%	1.3%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	11.3%	13.6%	2.3%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	7.9%	8.1%	0.2%	6.1%	2.0%

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	42.1%	44.7%	2.6%	48.4%	-3.7%
Good health	38.6%	32.6%	-6.0%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	13.4%	18.3%	4.9%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	3.4%	4%	0.6%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	19.2%	12.3%	-6.9%	18.2%	-5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	9.7%	-5.7%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	18.6%	4.0%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	7.9%	8.9%	1.0%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.9%	22.5%	4.6%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	19.2%	25%	5.8%	33.8%	-8.8%
Other	5.8%	3%	-2.8%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.6%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.3%	96%	-2.3%	81.4%	14.6%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.1%	89%	-4.1%	83.2%	5.8%
European Union	5.5%	7.3%	1.8%	6.1%	1.2%
Africa	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.4%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.1%	89.3%	-2.8%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	1.4%	5.9%	4.5%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	2.8%	1.8%	-1.0%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	2.8%	1.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	1%	1.5%	0.5%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71%	76.7%	-5.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
No passport held	20.2%	13.5%	6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Harrington Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrington Road was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Dines Green & Grove Farm average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Harrington Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dines Green & Grove Farm and the 77th lowest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WR2 5HB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (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 Harrington Road are based on 52 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 Harrington Road, Worcester, WR2 5HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR2 5HB

Average Price
£263,145

Semi-Detached
£263,145

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Harrington Road

Average Price
£238,173

Semi-Detached
£255,473

Terraced
£217,990

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Harrington Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Harrington Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-09-26	£245,940
16 Harrington Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2022-08-24	£244,975
8 Harrington Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2022-04-19	£315,664
2 Harrington Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£258,000	2022-01-26	£298,152
2 Harrington Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2020-11-30	£312,263

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR2 5HB

Employment

WR2 5HB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	15
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Other	10
Transport and storage	10
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dines Green Primary School Tudor Way , WR2 5QH	- not rated	189 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Honeywell Primary School Tudor Way , WR2 5QH	3out of 4	190 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushwick CofE Primary School Upper Wick Lane , Rushwick WR2 5SU	1out of 4	1,115 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushwick CofE Primary School Upper Wick Lane , Rushwick WR2 5SU	- not rated	1,115 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	1,278 yd	Voluntary aided 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	- not rated	1,526 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	3out of 4	1,526 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD	3out of 4	3,251 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	- not rated	3,360 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	3,360 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	2,332 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	4,984 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	4,984 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	1,333 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Worcester Henwick Grove , WR2 6AJ	- not rated	1,342 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Park School Turnpike Close , St John's WR2 6AB	- not rated	1,527 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aymestrey School Crown East , WR2 5TR	- not rated	1,745 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The King's School 5 , College Green WR1 2LL	- not rated	2,440 yd	Other independent 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
Worcester Bowl	Everoak Industrial Estate, Bromyard Road	601 yd
Black Pear Catering At Worcs Golf & Country Club	Bransford Road, Worcester	946 yd
Nine Plate Bobs Pubs	Worcester Golf & Country Club, Bransford Road	946 yd
Ruby Cantonese Restaurant	38 Bransford Road, Worcester	1,064 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Portobello Inn	139 Bransford Road, Worcester	766 yd
The Bedwardine Inn	128 Bromyard Road, Worcester	865 yd
Worcester Golf And Country Club	Worcester Golf & Country Club, Bransford Road	946 yd
The Berkeley Arms	4 School Road, Worcester	1,033 yd
The Crown	66 Bransford Road, Worcester	1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hooked	2 Broadway Grove, Worcester	142 yd
Golden Fortune	Unit 3 Shopping Parade, Gresham Road	532 yd
Ambleside Fish Bar	Unit 4, 37 Gresham Road	569 yd
St Johns Fish Bar	2 Lambert Road, Worcester	1,040 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	53 Gresham Road, Dines Green		664 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dines Green Community Primary School TUDOR WAY	grass pitches	189 yd
Life Of Leisure Health And Spa Club (Worcester) (Closed) Bromyard Road	health and fitness suite	530 yd
Cinderella Sports Ground Bransford Road	grass pitches	619 yd
Howard Road HOWARD ROAD	grass pitches	1,056 yd
Worcester Golf And Country Club LAND AT (OS 8296 5350) LAND AT (OS 8296 5350) BRANSFORD ROAD	golf, squash courts, tennis courts	1,087 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	54.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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