Rose Avenue is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR4 9QX is located in the Rainbow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rose Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR4 9QR, WR4 9QU, WR4 9PX, WR4 9QP, WR4 9PT, WR4 9PZ, WR4 9QY, WR4 9QT, WR4 9GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WR4 9QX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.8% | 49.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 9QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 38.8% | 45.1% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 27.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 13.8% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.1% | 39.7% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35.1% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around WR4 9QX this area, 37.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 37.5% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 17.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.4% | 83.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 89.1% | 83.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 12.1% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 83.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 31.8% | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Avenue was 171.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% higher than the Rainbow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rose Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Rainbow Hill and the 55th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Rose Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-10-14 | £184,306 |
| 10 Rose Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £44,000 | 1999-05-24 | £194,638 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollymount School Hollymount Road , WR4 9SG | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Green Lane , WR3 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Stanley Road , WR5 1BD | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School St Albans Close , WR5 1PP | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carnforth School Carnforth Drive , WR4 9HG | 1out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester Upper Tything , WR1 1HP | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regency High School Carnforth Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altafs Balti | 166 Tolladine Road, Worcester | 235 yd | |
| Rainbow Hub Kitchen | 12 Astwood Road, Worcester | 536 yd | |
| Flics Cafe At Flick Gymnastics | Unit 10B, Shrub Hill Industrial Estate | 573 yd | |
| Balti Mahal | 37 Astwood Road, Worcester | 605 yd | |
| The Summit Cafe | Units 11 And 11B, Shrub Hill Industrial Estate | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nasu (Altafs Bar)) | 166 Tolladine Road, Worcester | 235 yd | |
| West Midland Tavern | 4 Lowesmoor Place, Worcester | 782 yd | |
| The Bridge Inn | 1 Lowesmoor Terrace, Worcester | 798 yd | |
| The New Chequers | Astwood Road, Worcester | 879 yd | |
| The Goodrest Tavern | Barker Street, Worcester | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altafs Grill House | 166 Tolladine Road, Worcester | 235 yd | |
| Oceans's Fish Bar | 163 Rose Avenue, Tolladine | 298 yd | |
| Little India Express | Unit 4, Ronkswood Hill | 461 yd | |
| Newtown Takeaway | 43 Newtown Road, Worcester | 465 yd | |
| Newtown Cantonese Take Away | 41 Newtown Road, Worcester | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Newtown Road, Worcester | 465 yd | |
| Co-op | Barker Street, Worcester | 884 yd | |
| Aldi | Pheasant Street, Worcester | 958 yd | |
| Asda | Silver Street, Worcester | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Rooms Health Club (Closed) Sherriff Street | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Hollymount School HOLLY MOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Revolution Fitness Worcester TOLLADINE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Simply Active Ltd UNIT 11B UNIT 11B SHRUB HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Ash Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Fit For Free (Worcester) (Closed) St Martin's Shopping Centre St Martin's Shopping Centre George Street | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Stanley Road Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Perrywood Primary And Nursery School ST. ALBANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| St Barnabas Ce Primary School Green Lane | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester (St Oswalds) LOWER CHESTNUT STREET | grass pitches | 1,084 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.