Salisbury Close is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR5 1QY is located in the Nunnery electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salisbury Close, Worcester, WR5 1QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR5 1RX, WR5 1QZ, WR5 1QR, WR5 1RY, WR5 1QW, WR5 1QX, WR5 1PJ, WR5 1QT, WR5 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WR5 1QY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 28.6% | 32% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 51% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 10.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 50.7% | 48.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 39.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.9% | 13% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 34.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 14.6% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 11.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.9% | 80.3% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 86.9% | 81.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 81% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salisbury Close was 345.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 241.0% higher than the Leopard Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salisbury Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Leopard Hill and the 20th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 200.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Salisbury Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-22 | £213,428 |
| 8 Salisbury Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-07 | £254,724 |
| 8 Salisbury Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-08-14 | £248,548 |
| 6 Salisbury Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-08-13 | £267,667 |
| 11 Salisbury Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,172 | 2020-02-27 | £222,151 |
WR5 1QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunnery Wood Primary School Prestwich Avenue , WR5 1QE | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School St Albans Close , WR5 1PP | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Midhurst Close , WR5 2HX | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Stanley Road , WR5 1BD | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollymount School Hollymount Road , WR4 9SG | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 834 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Worcester (NMSS) Whittington Road , WR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regency High School Carnforth Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily At Waitrose | 223 London Road, Worcester | 796 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Catering At County Hall | Spetchley Road, Worcester | 849 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service At Oncology Worcs Royal Hospital | Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way | 907 yd | |
| The Orchard Cafe | Worcester Countryside Centre, Wildwood Drive | 972 yd | |
| O Nosso Cafe | 149 London Road, Worcester | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punchbowl | Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 396 yd | |
| The Punchbowl Inn | Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 396 yd | |
| Oak Apple | Spetchley Road, Worcester | 846 yd | |
| The Worcester Arms | 158 London Road, Worcester | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malko's Fish Bar | 35 Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 450 yd | |
| SB Kitchen At Community Centre | Canterbury Road, Worcester | 665 yd | |
| Chung Ying | 154 London Road, Worcester | 1,032 yd | |
| Lotus House | 153 London Road, Worcester | 1,039 yd | |
| Little India Express | Unit 4, Ronkswood Hill | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 21 Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 503 yd | |
| Waitrose | 223 London Road, Worcester | 796 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, London Road | 966 yd | |
| Lidl | Newtown Road, Worcester | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ronkswood CARLISLE ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School PRESTWICH AVENUE | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Perrywood Primary And Nursery School ST. ALBANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Nunnery Wood Sports Complex SPETCHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 616 yd |
| Worcester Sixth Form College SPETCHLEY ROAD | 728 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.