Jacobs Ladder Lane is in Claines, Worcester and in Worcester district. WR3 7RT is located in the North Claines & Salwarpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Worcestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jacobs Ladder Lane, Claines, Worcester, WR3 7RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR3 7RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.8% | 52.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.2% | 36.2% | 18.0% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.4% | 50.2% | -19.2% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 64.1% | 61.8% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 28.5% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.3% | 10.1% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 17.3% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16.9% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.1% | 41.4% | -8.7% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.6% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 96.3% | 92.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 92.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jacobs Ladder Lane was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% lower than the North Claines & Salwarpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Jacobs Ladder Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Claines & Salwarpe and the 164th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Jacobs Ladder Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2004-02-09 | £472,968 |
| Three Trees Jacobs Ladder Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2002-08-20 | £417,083 |
WR3 7RT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claines CofE Primary School School Bank , Claines WR3 7RW | - not rated | 777 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindlip CofE First School Droitwich Road , Fernhill Heath WR3 8RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Worcester Primary School John Comyn Drive , WR3 7NS | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perdiswell Primary School Bilford Road , WR3 8QA | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell Bilford Road , WR3 8QA | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Middle School Old Coach Road , WR9 8BD | - not rated | 4,990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Middle School Old Coach Road , WR9 8BD | 3out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westacre Middle School Ombersley Way , WR9 0AA | 3out of 4 | 5,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgar Technology College Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Droitwich Spa High School Briar Mill , WR9 0AA | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF | - not rated | 5,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The River School Oakfield House , Droitwich Road WR3 7ST | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hawford Lodge School Lock Lane , WR3 7SE | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hawford School Lock Lane , WR3 7SE | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloverspiece School Gloverspiece Minifarm , Ladywood WR9 0AJ | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mug House | Claines Lane, Claines | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rgs The Grange GRANGE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 512 yd |
| The River School OAKFIELD HOUSE OAKFIELD HOUSE ROSE BANK | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| County Sports Playing Field Claines Lane | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.