Skiddaw Close, Worcester, WR4 9HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WR4 9HU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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	54.3%	47.3%	-7.0%	51.0%	-3.7%
Male	45.7%	52.7%	7.0%	49.0%	3.7%

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 area around WR4 9HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38%	45.2%	7.2%	37.9%	7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	35.2%	32.7%	-2.5%	44.2%	-11.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	3.2%	3.2%	0.0%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	11.6%	11.1%	-0.5%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	12%	7.4%	-4.6%	6.1%	1.3%

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	34.1%	47.1%	13.0%	48.4%	-1.3%
Good health	39%	34.4%	-4.6%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	17.6%	13.7%	-3.9%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	7.1%	4.1%	-3.0%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	2.2%	0.7%	-1.5%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	53.2%	25.5%	-27.7%	18.2%	7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	14.8%	0.9%	9.6%	5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	12.5%	0.9%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	7.9%	6.0%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	12.5%	3.7%	16.9%	-4.4%
Degree or Similar	5.1%	21.3%	16.2%	33.8%	-12.5%
Other	5.6%	5.6%	0.0%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.1%	97.3%	-0.8%	81.4%	15.9%
Roma	0%	1%	1.0%	0.2%	0.8%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.4% 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	96.6%	90.4%	-6.2%	83.2%	7.2%
European Union	2.6%	7.2%	4.6%	6.1%	1.1%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	89.8%	-6.5%	83.2%	6.6%
10+ Years	0%	5.5%	5.5%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	1.5%	2%	0.5%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59%	76.7%	-17.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Poland	5.5%	1.3%	4.2%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	32.4%	13.5%	18.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.2%	37.2%	13.0%
Christian	39.2%	46.2%	-7.0%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	10.3%	6.0%	4.3%

Safety

Is Skiddaw Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skiddaw Close was 195.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% higher than the Warndon & Elbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Skiddaw Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Warndon & Elbury Park and the 48th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WR4 9HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Skiddaw Close are based on 15 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 Skiddaw Close, Worcester, WR4 9HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR4 9HU

Average Price
£225,277

Semi-Detached
£228,783

Terraced
£213,006

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Skiddaw Close

Average Price
£220,375

Semi-Detached
£222,148

Terraced
£208,854

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Skiddaw CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Skiddaw Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-08-25	£224,205
1 Skiddaw Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2021-12-08	£222,199
7 Skiddaw Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2019-09-30	£204,131
23 Skiddaw Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£137,500	2017-05-24	£187,466
17 Skiddaw Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2017-03-01	£222,668

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR4 9HU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	20
Self-Employed	17
Unemployed	11
Other	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	19
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Construction	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Warndon Edgeworth Close , Warndon WR4 9PE	3out of 4	397 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carnforth School Carnforth Drive , WR4 9HG	1out of 4	570 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chedworth Drive , Warndon WR4 9PG	3out of 4	595 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lyppard Grange Primary School Ankerage Green , WR4 0DZ	3out of 4	955 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cranham Primary School Tetbury Drive , Warndon WR4 9LS	3out of 4	1,073 yd	Academy converter	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	3out of 4	1,692 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	2,379 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT	3out of 4	2,779 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD	3out of 4	3,634 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	3out of 4	4,354 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	2,766 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Regency High School Carnforth Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL	3out of 4	649 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Aspire Academy Bridgwater Road , WR4 9FQ	3out of 4	1,846 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge School Midland Road , WR5 1DS	- not rated	2,745 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR	3out of 4	2,931 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The River School Oakfield House , Droitwich Road WR3 7ST	- not rated	2,943 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
The Lakeside Cafe	29 Ambleside Drive, Worcester	604 yd
Majestic Bingo Club	Derwent Close, Worcester	765 yd
Costa Coffee At Tesco	Mill Wood Drive, Worcester	890 yd
Wingers Worcester	Unit 6, Brindley Road	923 yd
Baregrillz	Unit 2, Brindley Road	942 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Archdales 1973 Club	Windermere Drive, Worcester	115 yd
Prince Of Wales	Windermere Drive, Worcester	115 yd
Glovers Needle	Windermere Drive, Worcester	355 yd
Majestic Bingo Club	Derwent Close, Warndon	765 yd
The Virgin Tavern	331 Tolladine Road, Worcester	847 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Allegro	28 Cranham Drive, Worcester	479 yd
Warndon Fryer	6 Cranham Drive, Worcester	479 yd
Domino's Pizza	75 Ambleside Drive, Worcester	604 yd
Wing Lee Takeaway	2 Derwent Close, Worcester	754 yd
Wok N Roll Takeaway	Unit 7, Ankerage Green	886 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nisa Local	8 Cranham Drive, Worcester	437 yd
Tesco	Mill Wood Drive, Worcester	890 yd
Tesco	Unit 1, Brindley Road	942 yd
Sainsbury's	Windermere Drive, Worcester	1,067 yd
Sainsbury's (Petrol Station)	Windermere Drive, Worcester	1,067 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oasis Academy Warndon EDGEWORTH CLOSE	grass pitches	467 yd
Shap Drive DALEGARTH COURT	grass pitches	496 yd
St Josephs Catholic Primary School CHEDWORTH DRIVE	grass pitches	618 yd
Tolladine Golf Club (Closed) Tolladine Road	golf	956 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	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%

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	36.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	141.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WR4 9HU