Jacob Close, Worcester, WR3 8QE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR3 8QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	50.6%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	49.3%	49.4%	0.1%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 8QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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	28.2%	21.8%	-6.4%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	55.5%	60.1%	4.6%	44.2%	15.9%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	8.8%	12.2%	3.4%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	4.5%	3.6%	-0.9%	6.1%	-2.5%

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 (89.2%) 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	59.8%	54.5%	-5.3%	48.4%	6.1%
Good health	29.1%	34.7%	5.6%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	7.3%	8.8%	1.5%	12.7%	-3.9%
Bad health	3.2%	1.7%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	14%	16.3%	2.3%	18.2%	-1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	10.3%	-0.4%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	18.6%	-1.2%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	6.3%	1.1%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	17.6%	6.9%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	34.4%	29.6%	-4.8%	33.8%	-4.2%
Other	5.2%	1.3%	-3.9%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	3.7%	3.7%	1.1%	2.6%
Chinese	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	2.7%	0.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.9%	0.8%	-1.1%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	93%	89.2%	-3.8%	81.4%	7.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.7%	89.8%	-5.9%	83.2%	6.6%
European Union	0.5%	4.8%	4.3%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
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	95.4%	90.1%	-5.3%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	0%	7.4%	7.4%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0.3%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26%	37.2%	-11.2%
Christian	62.1%	46.2%	15.9%
Muslim	7.9%	6.5%	1.4%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Jacob Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jacob Close was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Arboretum average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Jacob Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Arboretum and the 114th lowest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

🔎 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 8QE, 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 Jacob Close are based on 9 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 Jacob Close, Worcester, WR3 8QE

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR3 8QE

Average Price
£281,801

Semi-Detached
£288,379

Terraced
£226,504

Detached
£330,520

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Jacob Close

Average Price
£241,931

Semi-Detached
£291,459

Terraced
£202,070

Detached
£336,750

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Jacob CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Jacob Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-03-19	£229,594
1 Jacob Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2018-11-30	£334,088
4 Jacob Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2018-08-29	£221,832
4 Jacob Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2014-07-01	£214,433
1 Jacob Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£207,000	2013-06-24	£346,683

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR3 8QE

Employment

WR3 8QE 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	108
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	27
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	45
Human health and social work activities	40
Manufacturing	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Education	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Transport and storage	13
Other	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cranham Primary School Tetbury Drive , Warndon WR4 9LS	3out of 4	895 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cranham Primary School Tetbury Drive , Warndon WR4 9LS	- not rated	895 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Worcester Primary School John Comyn Drive , WR3 7NS	3out of 4	962 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Perdiswell Primary School Bilford Road , WR3 8QA	- not rated	968 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell Bilford Road , WR3 8QA	3out of 4	968 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elgar Technology College Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	- not rated	208 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	- not rated	262 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	- not rated	1,523 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	1,523 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT	- not rated	3,854 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	1,986 yd	Further education	Not Applicable		More About School
Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF	- not rated	3,258 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	3,932 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	3,932 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	896 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rose Hill School Windermere Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL	- not rated	1,080 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Regency High School Carnforth Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL	3out of 4	1,080 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Regency High School Windermere Road , Warndon WR4 9JL	- not rated	1,080 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The River School Oakfield House , Droitwich Road WR3 7ST	- not rated	1,430 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
Costa	Unit 1C, Blackpole Retail Park	336 yd
Ground Espresso Bar At Next	Unit E, Elgar Retail Park	451 yd
Caffe Pausa At Dunelm	Unit C, Elgar Retail Park, Blackpole Road	489 yd
Perdiswell Leisure Centre	Bilford Road, Worcester	581 yd
Potting Shed Coffee Shop	St Peters Garden Centre, Broomhall	607 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
FRF Pubs At The Blackpole Inn	Blackpole Road, Worcester	443 yd
Raven Meadow Golf Club	Hindlip Lane, Worcester	741 yd
Old Elizabethans Cricket Club	Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road	914 yd
The New Chequers	Astwood Road, Worcester	1,077 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds	Blackpole Retail Park, Blackpole Road	329 yd
Greggs	Unit 1A, Blackpole Retail Park	336 yd
KFC	Unit F, Worcester Retail Park	478 yd
Wing Sing	14B Brickfields Road, Worcester	1,037 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks \& Spencer	Unit 1, Blackpole Retail Park	329 yd
Sainsbury's	Windermere Drive, Worcester	744 yd
Sainsbury's (Petrol Station)	Windermere Drive, Worcester	744 yd
Lidl	Blackpole Road, Worcester	889 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester BILFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	208 yd
Vine Cricket Club (Closed) Spring Bank	grass pitches	465 yd
Perdiswell Leisure Centre Bilford Road	artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	581 yd
Archdale 73 STANWAY CLOSE	grass pitches	639 yd
Old Elizabethans Cricket Club DROITWICH ROAD	grass pitches	806 yd
Perdiswell Primary School BILFORD ROAD	grass pitches	970 yd
Perdiswell Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Droitwich Road	indoor bowls	1,005 yd
Raven Meadow Golf Centre HINDLIP LANE	golf	1,070 yd
Neel Park PERDISWELL PARK PERDISWELL PARK DROITWICH ROAD	grass pitches	1,070 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	76.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75.3 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	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WR3 8QE