Newtown Road is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR5 1JB is located in the Leopard Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR5 1JF, WR5 1SR, WR5 1JD, WR5 1SP, WR5 1JE, WR5 1PG, WR5 1AP, WR5 1JH, WR5 1ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR5 1JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 52.1% | 55.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 44.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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% | 31% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 50% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 38.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 40.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.1% | 70.5% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.1% 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% | 80.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 10.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 79.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 1% | 6.0% | -5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newtown Road was 740.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 630.4% higher than the Leopard Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newtown Road has the highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Leopard Hill and the 7th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 567.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 106.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207 Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-09-18 | £463,568 |
| 209 Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-20 | £482,984 |
| 215 Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-12-04 | £346,368 |
| 227 Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-07-07 | £302,723 |
| 223 Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-04-27 | £211,119 |
WR5 1JB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WR5 1JB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyppard Grange Primary School Ankerage Green , WR4 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School Prestwich Avenue , WR5 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollymount School Hollymount Road , WR4 9SG | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carnforth School Carnforth Drive , WR4 9HG | 1out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 3,583 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 | 1,294 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency High School Carnforth Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Worcester (NMSS) Whittington Road , WR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL | - not rated | 2,639 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Voluntary Service At Oncology Worcs Royal Hospital | Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way | 498 yd | |
| Costa Coffee At Tesco | Mill Wood Drive, Worcester | 768 yd | |
| The Orchard Cafe | Worcester Countryside Centre, Wildwood Drive | 965 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Catering At County Hall | Spetchley Road, Worcester | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punchbowl | Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 473 yd | |
| The Punchbowl Inn | Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 473 yd | |
| The Virgin Tavern | 331 Tolladine Road, Worcester | 771 yd | |
| Lyppard Grange Tavern | Lyppard Grange, Ankerage Green | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB Kitchen At Community Centre | Canterbury Road, Worcester | 398 yd | |
| Malko's Fish Bar | 35 Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 418 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Worcester 2 At Tesco | Mill Wood Drive, Worcester | 768 yd | |
| Wok N Roll Takeaway | Unit 7, Ankerage Green | 910 yd | |
| Lyppards Fryer | Unit 6, Ankerage Green | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 21 Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | Mill Wood Drive, Worcester | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ronkswood CARLISLE ROAD | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Perrywood Primary And Nursery School ST. ALBANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Tolladine Golf Club (Closed) Tolladine Road | golf | 619 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.