Rectory Gardens is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR2 5NH is located in the St Clement electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Gardens, Worcester, WR2 5NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR2 5NT, WR2 5NN, WR2 5PH, WR2 5NX, WR2 5JS, WR2 5NU, WR2 5NW, WR2 5HZ, WR2 5NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR2 5NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WR2 5NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.8% | 55.3% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 30.1% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 43.1% | 48.9% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 11.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.5% | 14.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 28.2% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 29.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.5% | 86.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 89.3% | 80.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 80.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 8% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Gardens was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 232.5% higher than the St Clement average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Gardens has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in St Clement and the 68th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Rectory Gardens, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2024-04-26 | £199,341 |
| 7 Rectory Gardens, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-08-26 | £234,428 |
| 2 Rectory Gardens, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2021-06-30 | £209,583 |
| 1 Rectory Gardens, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-08-31 | £214,580 |
| 7 Rectory Gardens, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-03-31 | £236,309 |
WR2 5NH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WR2 5NH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's CofE Primary Henwick Road , WR2 5NS | 4out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy Oldbury Road , WR2 6AA | - not rated | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Bransford Road , St John's WR2 4EN | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitmaston Primary School Malvern Road , WR2 4ZF | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 479 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Worcester Henwick Grove , WR2 6AJ | - not rated | 747 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester Upper Tything , WR1 1HP | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riversides School Thorneloe Road , Barbourne WR1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Home And Leisure/The Range Coffee Shop | Hylton Road, Worcester | 278 yd | |
| Worcester Racecourse (ARC) | Grand Stand Road, Worcester | 348 yd | |
| Little Al's Kitchen - Cafe Viaduct | Grand Stand Road, Worcester | 348 yd | |
| No Frickin Chicken | 39 - 41 Bromyard Terrace, Worcester | 489 yd | |
| The Brunch Box & Desserts | 43 Bromyard Terrace, Worcester | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grosvenor Arms | 21 Henwick Road, Worcester | 318 yd | |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Worcester | Tybridge Street, Worcester | 326 yd | |
| Worcester Canoe Club | Grand Stand Road, Worcester | 348 yd | |
| Worcester Rowing Club | Grand Stand Road, Worcester | 348 yd | |
| Cripplegate Park Bowling Club | New Road, Worcester | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 37 Hylton Road, Worcester | 145 yd | |
| Wokstar | 6 Bull Ring, Worcester | 474 yd | |
| Bull Ring Chippy | 4 St Johns, Worcester | 501 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 8 Bull Ring, Worcester | 523 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza St Johns | 13 St Johns, Worcester | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 99 Henwick Road, Worcester | 316 yd | |
| Aldi | Tybridge Street Retail Park, Tybridge Street | 360 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Swanpool Walk, Worcester | 566 yd | |
| Iceland | 18 Friary Walk, Worcester | 774 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 8 - 10 Foregate Street, Worcester | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Worcester Arena UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER HYLTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 63 yd |
| University Of Worcester (Riverside Centre) UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER HYLTON ROAD | 63 yd | |
| Ymca (Worcester) HOSTEL HOSTEL HENWICK ROAD | 142 yd | |
| St Clements C.E. Primary School HENWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Simply Women Fitness & Beauty (Ladies Only) (Closed) Henwick Road | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Legends Gym BUSH WALK | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Cripplegate Park COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND NEW ROAD | tennis courts | 534 yd |
| Manor Park School (Closed) Turnpike Close | 581 yd | |
| Oldbury Park Primary School OLDBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| New Road (Worcestershire County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 615 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.