Cole Hill is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR5 1DG is located in the Fort Royal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cole Hill, Worcester, WR5 1DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR5 1BT, WR5 1DH, WR5 1DF, WR5 1DJ, WR5 1DQ, WR5 1DP, WR5 1BU, WR5 1DL, WR5 1AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR5 1DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 37.2% | 36.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 40.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.6% | 53% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 29.7% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 19.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 9.8% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 43.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.5% | 91% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 88.2% | 80.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 11.9% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 81% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0.4% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cole Hill was 191.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 271.3% higher than the Battenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cole Hill has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Battenhall and the 42nd highest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Cole Hill, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £383,500 | 2025-06-19 | £390,254 |
| 9 Cole Hill, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2024-08-30 | £241,189 |
| 19 Cole Hill, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-09-02 | £329,832 |
| 8 Cole Hill, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-02-22 | £466,507 |
| 28 Cole Hill, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2021-02-05 | £226,411 |
WR5 1DG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School Stanley Road , WR5 1BD | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Stanley Road , WR5 1BD | 2out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Midhurst Close , WR5 2HX | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Timberdine Close , WR5 2DD | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Timberdine Close , WR5 2DD | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF | - not rated | 716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS | - not rated | 4,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Bank School 2 Stanley Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 197 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton House School Wylds Lane , WR5 1DR | - not rated | 217 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Short Stay Secondary School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 286 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Short Stay Secondary School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 286 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food And Liquor At Danesbury House | 55 Sidbury, Worcester | 321 yd | |
| Commandery Coffee | Sidbury, Worcester | 321 yd | |
| Paradiddles | 61 Sidbury, Worcester | 321 yd | |
| Charlies Cafe Bar | 57 Sidbury, Worcester | 321 yd | |
| Thai On 7evern | 109 Sidbury, Worcester | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plumbers Arms | 76 Wylds Lane, Worcester | 89 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 67 Sidbury, Worcester | 321 yd | |
| The Mount Pleasant | 80 London Road, Worcester | 399 yd | |
| Ye Olde Talbot | Friar Street, Worcester | 439 yd | |
| Cardinals Hat | 31 Friar Street, Worcester | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monti's | 67 Wylds Lane, Worcester | 89 yd | |
| Billz Grillz | 75 Wylds Lane, Worcester | 89 yd | |
| Spicey Bite | 79 Wylds Lane, Worcester | 89 yd | |
| China City | 111-113 Sidbury, Worcester | 278 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 82-84 Sidbury, Worcester | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 39 High Street, Worcester | 669 yd | |
| Asda | Silver Street, Worcester | 673 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 88 - 89 High Street, Worcester | 694 yd | |
| Aldi | Pheasant Street, Worcester | 790 yd | |
| Friends Asian Supermarket | Trinity House, St Nicholas Street | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Worcester) CATHEDRAL SQUARE CATHEDRAL SQUARE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| The King'S School HOSTEL HOUSE HOSTEL HOUSE COLLEGE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Fit For Free (Worcester) (Closed) St Martin's Shopping Centre St Martin's Shopping Centre George Street | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| How College DEANSWAY | 718 yd | |
| Silvermead Junior School (Closed) | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Simply Active Ltd UNIT 11B UNIT 11B SHRUB HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College TIMBERDINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Pf2 Health Club (Worcester) 18 POLLARD COURT 18 POLLARD COURT LAYLAND WALK | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Revolution Fitness Worcester TOLLADINE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 28.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.1% |
| 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 | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.