The Spinney is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR2 6HL is located in the St Clement electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Spinney, Worcester, WR2 6HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR2 6HJ, WR2 6HT, WR2 6HN, WR2 6HW, WR2 6HR, WR2 6BH, WR2 6HH, WR2 6BQ, WR2 6EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR2 6HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 56% | 54.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 44% | 45.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 31.3% | 33.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 43.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 10% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 11.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 41.8% | 34.5% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -13.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.9% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 19.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 30.9% | 27.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 23.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 95.6% | 91% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| 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 The Spinney was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% higher than the St Clement average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Spinney has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in St Clement and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Spinney, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-06-27 | £279,810 |
| 11 The Spinney, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-08-14 | £308,249 |
| 10 The Spinney, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-12-15 | £284,511 |
| 13 The Spinney, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-12-08 | £316,654 |
| 16 The Spinney, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2021-07-02 | £303,779 |
WR2 6HL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WR2 6HL 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%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Park Primary School Oldbury Road , WR2 6AA | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Park Primary School Oldbury Road , WR2 6AA | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Thorneloe Walk , Barbourne WR1 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary Henwick Road , WR2 5NS | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 4,926 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 4,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS | - not rated | 5,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Worcester Henwick Grove , WR2 6AJ | - not rated | 613 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park School Turnpike Close , St John's WR2 6AB | - not rated | 853 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbourne Preparatory School 47 Waterworks Road , Cypress House WR1 3EY | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside School Barbourne Terrace , WR1 3JR | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hugh Latimer Unit Thorneloe Road , Barbourne WR1 3HZ | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Post | 6 Pope Iron Road, Worcester | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Drive Chippy | 138 Monarch Drive, Worcester | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 24-28 Martley Road, Worcester | 157 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Worcester (St Johns Sports Centre) HENWICK GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Oldbury Park Primary School OLDBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Manor Park School (Closed) Turnpike Close | 849 yd | |
| Pitchcroft HYLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Temple Laugherne MARTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.