Darwin Avenue is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR5 1AP is located in the Leopard Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 2015-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darwin Avenue, Worcester, WR5 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR5 1ST, WR5 1SP, WR5 1SY, WR5 1SR, WR5 1HU, WR5 1SW, WR5 1NJ, WR5 1SU, WR5 1BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR5 1AP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.2% of the population 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 | 52.1% | 58.2% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 7.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 41.8% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -7.2% |
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 | 27.9% | 32.7% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 33% | -26.2% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 21% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 35.8% | -16.3% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 28% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 19.9% | 12.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 11.8% | 10.3% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 | 14.4% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 12.1% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 34.9% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.1% | 81.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 90.7% | 82.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 83.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.8% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwin Avenue was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Leopard Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darwin Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Leopard Hill and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 8 Meadow Court Darwin Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2017-10-13 | £127,565 |
| Apartment 57 Meadow Court Darwin Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2013-11-27 | £2,897,778 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WR5 1AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School St Albans Close , WR5 1PP | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School St Albans Close , WR5 1PP | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester, Ronkswood Junior School St Albans Close , WR5 1PP | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester, Ronkswood Infants' School St Albans Close , WR5 1PP | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyppard Grange Primary School Ankerage Green , WR4 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,319 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS | - not rated | 3,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinton Pupil Referral Unit Midland Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Windermere Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regency High School Carnforth Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regency High School Windermere Road , Warndon WR4 9JL | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Voluntary Service At Oncology Worcs Royal Hospital | Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way | 687 yd | |
| Costa Coffee At Tesco | Mill Wood Drive, Worcester | 847 yd | |
| Altafs Balti | 166 Tolladine Road, Worcester | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punchbowl | Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 403 yd | |
| The Punchbowl Inn | Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 403 yd | |
| The Virgin Tavern | 331 Tolladine Road, Worcester | 659 yd | |
| La Nasu (Altafs Bar)) | 166 Tolladine Road, Worcester | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB Kitchen At Community Centre | Canterbury Road, Worcester | 216 yd | |
| Malko's Fish Bar | 35 Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 348 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Worcester 2 At Tesco | Mill Wood Drive, Worcester | 847 yd | |
| Little India Express | Unit 4, Ronkswood Hill | 924 yd | |
| Wok N Roll Takeaway | Unit 7, Ankerage Green | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 21 Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 299 yd | |
| Tesco | Mill Wood Drive, Worcester | 847 yd | |
| Lidl | Newtown Road, Worcester | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perrywood Primary And Nursery School ST. ALBANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Tolladine Golf Club (Closed) Tolladine Road | golf | 512 yd |
| Ronkswood CARLISLE ROAD | grass pitches | 610 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.46 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.