Joiners Close, Worcester, WR4 9XD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR4 9XD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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	49.2%	54.2%	5.0%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	50.8%	45.8%	-5.0%	49.0%	-3.2%

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	33.3%	39.3%	6.0%	37.9%	1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	46.6%	39.3%	-7.3%	44.2%	-4.9%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	14.7%	14.4%	-0.3%	9.1%	5.3%
Widowed	2.9%	3.5%	0.6%	6.1%	-2.6%

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	50%	48.9%	-1.1%	48.4%	0.5%
Good health	36.8%	32.8%	-4.0%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	10.9%	15.7%	4.8%	12.7%	3.0%
Bad health	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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 22.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23%	18.8%	-4.2%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	14.4%	-1.3%	9.6%	4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	12.9%	-4.3%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	7.9%	2.0%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	21.3%	6.1%	16.9%	4.4%
Degree or Similar	20.1%	22.3%	2.2%	33.8%	-11.5%
Other	2.9%	2.5%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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)
Chinese	0%	3.8%	3.8%	0.7%	3.1%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	97.7%	90.2%	-7.5%	81.4%	8.8%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	93.4%	91.1%	-2.3%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	4.7%	4.3%	-0.4%	6.1%	-1.8%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.3%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	90.3%	-3.1%	83.2%	7.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.3%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	2.3%	1.3%	-1.0%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.4%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.2%	76.7%	1.5%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	14.7%	13.5%	1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.5%	37.2%	7.3%
Christian	43.6%	46.2%	-2.6%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Joiners Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Joiners Close was 79.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.7% higher than the St Nicholas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Joiners Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in St Nicholas and the 134th highest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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

Average Household Income
£54,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WR4 9XD, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (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 Joiners Close are based on 19 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 Joiners Close, Worcester, WR4 9XD

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR4 9XD

Average Price
£256,720

Semi-Detached
£247,690

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£277,790

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Joiners Close

Average Price
£258,882

Semi-Detached
£256,005

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£269,671

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Joiners CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Joiners Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£261,000	2026-01-27	£261,250
11 Joiners Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£227,500	2022-05-05	£248,376
9 Joiners Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2016-06-10	£287,556
12 Joiners Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£158,000	2014-10-24	£244,722
13 Joiners Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2014-04-22	£313,828

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR4 9XD

Employment

WR4 9XD 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	99
Retired	28
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Transport and storage	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carnforth School Carnforth Drive , WR4 9HG	3out of 4	487 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Fairfield Community Primary School Carnforth Drive , WR4 9HG	- not rated	487 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elbury Mount Junior School Fairfield Close , WR4 9TX	- not rated	536 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elbury Mount Infant School Fairfield Close , WR4 9TX	- not rated	536 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcester, Elbury Mount Primary School Fairfield Close , WR4 9TX	- not rated	536 yd	Community school	Yes	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	686 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	- not rated	729 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	- not rated	1,684 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	1,684 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT	- not rated	3,276 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	1,930 yd	Further education	Not Applicable		More About School
Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF	- not rated	3,144 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	3,326 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	3,326 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rose Hill School Windermere Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL	- not rated	350 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Regency High School Carnforth Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL	3out of 4	350 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Regency High School Windermere Road , Warndon WR4 9JL	- not rated	350 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Pines Pupil Referral Unit Bilford Road , WR3 8PU	- not rated	1,464 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS	- not rated	1,930 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ground Espresso Bar At Next	Unit E, Elgar Retail Park	367 yd
Caffe Pausa At Dunelm	Unit C, Elgar Retail Park, Blackpole Road	375 yd
Costa	Unit 1C, Blackpole Retail Park	402 yd
Majestic Bingo Club	Derwent Close, Worcester	592 yd
Greedypig Cafe	Unit F1C, Blackpole East	859 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
FRF Pubs At The Blackpole Inn	Blackpole Road, Worcester	466 yd
Majestic Bingo Club	Derwent Close, Warndon	592 yd
Glovers Needle	Windermere Drive, Worcester	774 yd
The New Chequers	Astwood Road, Worcester	923 yd
Raven Meadow Golf Club	Hindlip Lane, Worcester	949 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	Unit F, Worcester Retail Park	372 yd
Greggs	Unit 1A, Blackpole Retail Park	402 yd
McDonalds	Blackpole Retail Park, Blackpole Road	416 yd
Wing Lee Takeaway	2 Derwent Close, Worcester	615 yd
Wing Sing	14B Brickfields Road, Worcester	713 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Windermere Drive, Worcester	114 yd
Sainsbury's (Petrol Station)	Windermere Drive, Worcester	114 yd
Marks \& Spencer	Unit 1, Blackpole Retail Park	416 yd
Nisa Local	8 Cranham Drive, Worcester	733 yd
Lidl	Blackpole Road, Worcester	940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Archdale 73 STANWAY CLOSE	grass pitches	161 yd
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester BILFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	687 yd
King George V Playing Field Ash Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	735 yd
Oasis Academy Warndon EDGEWORTH CLOSE	grass pitches	811 yd
Vine Cricket Club (Closed) Spring Bank	grass pitches	943 yd
Shap Drive DALEGARTH COURT	grass pitches	988 yd
St Josephs Catholic Primary School CHEDWORTH DRIVE	grass pitches	1,006 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	77.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.8 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	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WR4 9XD