Laxton Avenue, Worcester, WR2 6EQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR2 6EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.9%	50.8%	0.9%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	50.1%	49.2%	-0.9%	49.0%	0.2%

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	31.2%	35.9%	4.7%	37.9%	-2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	56.7%	49.2%	-7.5%	44.2%	5.0%
Separated	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	7.4%	8.5%	1.1%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	4%	5.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-1.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.6%	46.9%	-2.7%	48.4%	-1.5%
Good health	38.7%	38.8%	0.1%	33.6%	5.2%
Fair health	8%	11.2%	3.2%	12.7%	-1.5%
Bad health	3.4%	0.9%	-2.5%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	1.2%	1.0%

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	16.4%	14.9%	-1.5%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	7.1%	-9.7%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	12.2%	-2.6%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	9.5%	3.1%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.8%	21.4%	4.6%	16.9%	4.5%
Degree or Similar	22.5%	32.5%	10.0%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	6.4%	2.4%	-4.0%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.4%	1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.9%	94.4%	-4.5%	81.4%	13.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% 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	94.9%	92%	-2.9%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	3.7%	2.5%	-1.2%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94%	92.5%	-1.5%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0.9%	4%	3.1%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.4%	76.7%	5.7%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	13%	13.5%	-0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.8%	37.2%	-8.4%
Christian	64.1%	46.2%	17.9%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Laxton Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laxton Avenue was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% higher than the St Clement average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Laxton Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in St Clement and the 125th lowest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WR2 6EQ, 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 - 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 - 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 - 6/10 (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 - 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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 5/10 (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 Laxton Avenue are based on 44 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 Laxton Avenue, Worcester, WR2 6EQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR2 6EQ

Average Price
£291,614

Semi-Detached
£281,969

Terraced
£294,819

Detached
£333,411

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Laxton Avenue

Average Price
£306,250

Semi-Detached
£295,906

Terraced
£298,267

Detached
£346,214

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Laxton AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Laxton Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2025-01-10	£353,085
26 Laxton Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2021-09-07	£231,870
24 Laxton Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£232,500	2021-03-31	£293,286
35 Laxton Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2019-06-28	£247,425
25 Laxton Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2017-08-25	£296,448

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR2 6EQ

Employment

WR2 6EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	113
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	18
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Looking after home or family	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	47
Manufacturing	29
Education	28
Human health and social work activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Other	11
Transport and storage	11
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldbury Park Primary School Oldbury Road , WR2 6AA	3out of 4	1,149 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldbury Park Primary School Oldbury Road , WR2 6AA	- not rated	1,149 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY	- not rated	1,380 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY	3out of 4	1,380 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary School St George's Lane North , WR1 1RD	3out of 4	1,589 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	- not rated	2,141 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	2,141 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	- not rated	2,515 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	3out of 4	2,515 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	- not rated	3,103 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	2,559 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	5,106 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	5,106 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS	- not rated	5,234 yd	Further education	Not Applicable		More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University of Worcester Henwick Grove , WR2 6AJ	- not rated	986 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barbourne Preparatory School 47 Waterworks Road , Cypress House WR1 3EY	- not rated	1,028 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Park School Turnpike Close , St John's WR2 6AB	- not rated	1,169 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sunnyside School Barbourne Terrace , WR1 3JR	- not rated	1,193 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hugh Latimer Unit Thorneloe Road , Barbourne WR1 3HZ	- not rated	1,263 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Winning Post	6 Pope Iron Road, Worcester		989 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Monarch Drive Chippy	138 Monarch Drive, Worcester		205 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	24-28 Martley Road, Worcester		236 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
University Of Worcester (St Johns Sports Centre) HENWICK GROVE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	982 yd
Temple Laugherne MARTLEY ROAD	grass pitches	1,037 yd
Pitchcroft HYLTON ROAD	grass pitches	1,074 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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	11.45 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WR2 6EQ