Claines Lane is in Claines, Worcester and in Worcester district. WR3 7SS is located in the Claines electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Claines Lane, Claines, Worcester, WR3 7SS 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 7SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 45.7% | 53.4% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 54.3% | 46.6% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WR3 7SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 28.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 52.4% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 52.7% | 57.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 29.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.4% | 17.9% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 19.8% | 9.1% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 16% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 34% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 93.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 100% | 93.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 93.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claines Lane was 73.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% higher than the Claines average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Claines Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Claines and the 145th highest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Foot Claines Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2024-04-12 | £297,761 |
| Hobbington Claines Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2009-12-17 | £412,000 |
| The Firs Claines Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-11-30 | £383,430 |
| The Firs Claines Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2003-08-29 | £412,522 |
| The Firs Claines Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2002-12-19 | £430,154 |
WR3 7SS 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 student residents living in WR3 7SS 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 | 31 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claines CofE Primary School School Bank , Claines WR3 7RW | - not rated | 847 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Worcester Primary School John Comyn Drive , WR3 7NS | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perdiswell Primary School Bilford Road , WR3 8QA | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell Bilford Road , WR3 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwick Manor Primary School Northwick Road , WR3 7EA | - not rated | 1,728 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 | 1,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | - not rated | 4,802 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 5,168 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 5,168 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 | 341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Pupil Referral Unit Bilford Road , WR3 8PU | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwick Education 223 Northwick Road , WR3 7EJ | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hawford Lodge School Lock Lane , WR3 7SE | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hawford School Lock Lane , WR3 7SE | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Garden Centre | Droitwich Road, Worcester | 395 yd | |
| Tenpin | Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mug House | Claines Lane, Claines | 560 yd | |
| Worcester City Football Club | Worcester City FC, Claines Lane | 668 yd | |
| Claines Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Cornmeadow Lane | 923 yd | |
| Old Elizabethans Cricket Club | Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| County Sports Playing Field Claines Lane | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| Raven Meadow Golf Centre HINDLIP LANE | golf | 267 yd |
| The River School OAKFIELD HOUSE OAKFIELD HOUSE ROSE BANK | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Rgs The Grange GRANGE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 674 yd |
| Little Perdiswell Droitwich Road | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Cornmeadow MORRIN CLOSE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Old Elizabethans Cricket Club DROITWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Neel Park PERDISWELL PARK PERDISWELL PARK DROITWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Vine Cricket Club (Closed) Spring Bank | grass pitches | 1,069 yd |
| Perdiswell Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Droitwich Road | indoor bowls | 1,088 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 31.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 31.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 4.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.