Harrow Croft, Worcester, WR2 5JG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR2 5JG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 65.3% of the population 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	49.2%	65.3%	16.1%	51.0%	14.3%
Male	50.8%	34.7%	-16.1%	49.0%	-14.3%

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	32%	36.6%	4.6%	37.9%	-1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	52.4%	21%	-31.4%	44.2%	-23.2%
Separated	2.3%	3.4%	1.1%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	11%	14.1%	3.1%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	2.3%	24.9%	22.6%	6.1%	18.8%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (43.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.5%	21.5%	-33.0%	48.4%	-26.9%
Good health	32.4%	22%	-10.4%	33.6%	-11.6%
Fair health	9.1%	41.1%	32.0%	12.7%	28.4%
Bad health	2.4%	12.6%	10.2%	4.0%	8.6%
Very bad health	1.6%	2.8%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

In the area around WR2 5JG this area, 45.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.4%	45.6%	35.2%	18.2%	27.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	13.2%	-3.6%	9.6%	3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	8.3%	-9.5%	13.4%	-5.1%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	2.9%	-2.0%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	8.3%	-8.2%	16.9%	-8.6%
Degree or Similar	27.5%	15.2%	-12.3%	33.8%	-18.6%
Other	6.1%	6.4%	0.3%	2.8%	3.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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)
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.4%	99.5%	5.1%	81.4%	18.1%
Arab	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	92.2%	93.5%	1.3%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	4%	2.3%	-1.7%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	1.3%	4.2%	2.9%	2.7%	1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	94.8%	2.8%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	1.1%	4.7%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.5%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	50%	76.7%	-26.7%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
No passport held	48.1%	13.5%	34.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	57.5%	46.2%	11.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Harrow Croft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrow Croft was 344.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.1% higher than the Dines Green & Grove Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Harrow Croft has the 2nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dines Green & Grove Farm and the 19th highest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 189.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 557.7%.

🔎 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 5JG, 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 - 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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 3/10 (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 Harrow Croft are based on 30 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 Harrow Croft, Worcester, WR2 5JG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR2 5JG

Average Price
£263,941

Semi-Detached
£273,115

Terraced
£287,207

Detached
£398,110

Flats/Maisonettes
£187,141

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Harrow Croft

Average Price
£256,591

Semi-Detached
£276,161

Terraced
£294,668

Detached
£398,110

Flats/Maisonettes
£213,358

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Harrow CroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Harrow Croft, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£201,000	2022-12-19	£191,038
2 Harrow Croft, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2020-09-22	£213,341
6 Harrow Croft, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2019-09-27	£286,000
16 Harrow Croft, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2019-05-31	£143,486
15 Harrow Croft, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2019-05-31	£143,486

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR2 5JG

Employment

WR2 5JG 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 5JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Long-Term Sick or disabled	32
Full-Time Employee	17
Part-Time Employee	13
Looking after home or family	10
Self-Employed	6
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	28
Education	26
Human health and social work activities	25
Construction	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Administrative and support service activities	12
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Real estate activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Information and communication	8
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Honeywell Primary School Tudor Way , WR2 5QH	3out of 4	418 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dines Green Primary School Tudor Way , WR2 5QH	- not rated	419 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rushwick CofE Primary School Upper Wick Lane , Rushwick WR2 5SU	1out of 4	787 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushwick CofE Primary School Upper Wick Lane , Rushwick WR2 5SU	- not rated	787 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pitmaston Primary School Malvern Road , WR2 4ZF	4out of 4	1,622 yd	Community 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	1,905 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	3out of 4	1,905 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD	3out of 4	3,599 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	- not rated	3,803 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	3,803 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	2,755 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	5,367 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	5,367 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aymestrey School Crown East , WR2 5TR	- not rated	1,343 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
University of Worcester Henwick Grove , WR2 6AJ	- not rated	1,749 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit Glebe Close , St John's WR2 5AX	4out of 4	1,758 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Park School Turnpike Close , St John's WR2 6AB	- not rated	1,962 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School 5 , College Green WR1 2LL	- not rated	2,842 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Worcester Bowl	Everoak Industrial Estate, Bromyard Road		990 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Whitehall Inn	Bransford Road, Rushwick		749 yd
Portobello Inn	139 Bransford Road, Worcester		1,055 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hooked	2 Broadway Grove, Worcester	471 yd
Golden Fortune	Unit 3 Shopping Parade, Gresham Road	841 yd
Ambleside Fish Bar	Unit 4, 37 Gresham Road	856 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	53 Gresham Road, Dines Green		922 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dines Green Community Primary School TUDOR WAY	grass pitches	416 yd
Playscape Playing Field Upper Wick Lane	grass pitches	869 yd
Cinderella Sports Ground Bransford Road	grass pitches	904 yd
Life Of Leisure Health And Spa Club (Worcester) (Closed) Bromyard Road	health and fitness suite	929 yd
Worcester Golf And Country Club LAND AT (OS 8296 5350) LAND AT (OS 8296 5350) BRANSFORD ROAD	golf, squash courts, tennis courts	1,060 yd
The Alf Tolley Memorial Ground RUSHWICK CRICKET CLUB RUSHWICK CRICKET CLUB UPPER WICK LANE	grass pitches	1,066 yd
Howard Road HOWARD ROAD	grass pitches	1,086 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	70.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.6 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	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WR2 5JG