Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WR3 8HB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.1%	49.3%	2.2%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	52.9%	50.7%	-2.2%	49.0%	1.7%

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	26.7%	36.3%	9.6%	37.9%	-1.6%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	44.2%	-6.8%	44.2%	0.0%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.9%	1.7%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.1%	10.4%	-0.7%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	6.6%	6.7%	0.1%	6.1%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.1%	51.7%	6.6%	48.4%	3.3%
Good health	34.1%	32.4%	-1.7%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	16.4%	12.1%	-4.3%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	4.4%	2.8%	-1.6%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	23.9%	20.8%	-3.1%	18.2%	2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	9.2%	-3.1%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	12.1%	-3.1%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	2.9%	-2.9%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	22.5%	9.7%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	24.7%	30.4%	5.7%	33.8%	-3.4%
Other	5.3%	2.1%	-3.2%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.7%	0.4%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.9%	95.2%	-0.7%	81.4%	13.8%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

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	94.2%	93.1%	-1.1%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.7%	4.8%	3.1%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	93.1%	-0.4%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0.7%	6.2%	5.5%	9.8%	-3.6%
5-10 Years	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79%	76.7%	2.3%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Portugal	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.9%	37.2%	-2.3%
Christian	52.6%	46.2%	6.4%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Astwood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Astwood Road was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Astwood Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Arboretum and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WR3 8HB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Astwood Road are based on 449 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 Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR3 8HB

Average Price
£279,892

Semi-Detached
£274,943

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£359,076

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Astwood Road

Average Price
£235,253

Semi-Detached
£255,820

Terraced
£228,448

Detached
£265,965

Flats/Maisonettes
£122,934

Other
£221,920

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Astwood Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
389 Astwood Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£314,100	2025-01-27	£321,469
395 Astwood Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,251	2024-09-27	£276,321
405 Astwood Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-05-29	£313,887
399 Astwood Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-03-06	£310,460
409 Astwood Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-11-10	£310,046

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR3 8HB

Employment

WR3 8HB 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	111
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	24
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	20
Transport and storage	14
Construction	10
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Barnabas CofE Primary School Green Lane , WR3 8NZ	- not rated	808 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Perdiswell Primary School Bilford Road , WR3 8QA	- not rated	937 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell Bilford Road , WR3 8QA	3out of 4	937 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carnforth School Carnforth Drive , WR4 9HG	3out of 4	1,022 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Fairfield Community Primary School Carnforth Drive , WR4 9HG	- not rated	1,022 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	- not rated	226 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elgar Technology College Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	- not rated	258 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	- not rated	1,133 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	1,133 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT	- not rated	3,449 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS	- not rated	2,345 yd	Further education	Not Applicable		More About School
Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF	- not rated	2,808 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	3,541 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	3,541 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Pines Pupil Referral Unit Bilford Road , WR3 8PU	- not rated	824 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rose Hill School Windermere Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL	- not rated	930 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Regency High School Carnforth Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL	3out of 4	930 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Regency High School Windermere Road , Warndon WR4 9JL	- not rated	930 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The River School Oakfield House , Droitwich Road WR3 7ST	- not rated	1,852 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Caffe Pausa At Dunelm	Unit C, Elgar Retail Park, Blackpole Road	282 yd
Ground Espresso Bar At Next	Unit E, Elgar Retail Park	300 yd
Potting Shed Coffee Shop	St Peters Garden Centre, Broomhall	324 yd
HMP Hewell	HM Prison Hewell Grange, Hewell Lane	324 yd
Costa	Unit 1C, Blackpole Retail Park	464 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Chequers	Astwood Road, Worcester	616 yd
FRF Pubs At The Blackpole Inn	Blackpole Road, Worcester	690 yd
The Goodrest Tavern	Barker Street, Worcester	896 yd
Old Elizabethans Cricket Club	Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road	1,017 yd
Majestic Bingo Club	Derwent Close, Warndon	1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	Unit F, Worcester Retail Park	287 yd
Greggs	Unit 1A, Blackpole Retail Park	464 yd
McDonalds	Blackpole Retail Park, Blackpole Road	486 yd
Wing Sing	14B Brickfields Road, Worcester	615 yd
Golden Sun Chinese Takeaway	46 Astwood Road, Worcester	817 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks \& Spencer	Unit 1, Blackpole Retail Park	486 yd
Sainsbury's	Windermere Drive, Worcester	734 yd
Sainsbury's (Petrol Station)	Windermere Drive, Worcester	734 yd
Co-op	Barker Street, Worcester	896 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester BILFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	259 yd
Perdiswell Leisure Centre Bilford Road	artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	533 yd
Archdale 73 STANWAY CLOSE	grass pitches	668 yd
King George V Playing Field Ash Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	759 yd
St Barnabas Ce Primary School Green Lane	grass pitches	806 yd
Old Elizabethans Cricket Club DROITWICH ROAD	grass pitches	884 yd
The Kings School - Stp BRICKWHARF DRIVE	artificial grass pitch	885 yd
Vine Cricket Club (Closed) Spring Bank	grass pitches	919 yd
Perdiswell Primary School BILFORD ROAD	grass pitches	937 yd
Bishop Perowne C Of E High School MERRIMANS HILL ROAD	grass pitches	1,053 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	76.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WR3 8HB