Ribble Close is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR5 1SB is located in the Nunnery electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ribble Close, Worcester, WR5 1SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR5 1SD, WR5 1NB, WR5 1ND, WR5 1SE, WR5 1LN, WR5 1SA, WR5 1NA, WR5 1NF, WR5 1JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WR5 1SB has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 53.2% | 47% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 53% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 41% | 38.8% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 45.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.2% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.1% | 49.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.8% | 13.4% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 12.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 26.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.8% | 91.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 96.2% | 78.2% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 16.2% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 78.4% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ribble Close was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% lower than the Leopard Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ribble Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Leopard Hill and the 145th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Ribble Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-09-20 | £103,333 |
| 22 Ribble Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2024-08-05 | £57,327 |
| 2 Ribble Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-02-11 | £69,941 |
| 30 Ribble Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-11-02 | £103,573 |
| 22 Ribble Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-02-21 | £68,809 |
WR5 1SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School Stanley Road , WR5 1BD | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School St Albans Close , WR5 1PP | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Midhurst Close , WR5 2HX | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School Prestwich Avenue , WR5 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollymount School Hollymount Road , WR4 9SG | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,586 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 | 1,584 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 470 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Worcester (NMSS) Whittington Road , WR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Worcester Upper Tything , WR1 1HP | - not rated | 1,903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boof's Cafe At Redpoint Worcester | The Old Railway Yard, Midland Road | 485 yd | |
| O Nosso Cafe | 149 London Road, Worcester | 755 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard's Famous Fish And Chips | Unit 5, Shrub Hill Retail Park | 811 yd | |
| Flics Cafe At Flick Gymnastics | Unit 10B, Shrub Hill Industrial Estate | 838 yd | |
| The Summit Cafe | Units 11 And 11B, Shrub Hill Industrial Estate | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Worcester Arms | 158 London Road, Worcester | 803 yd | |
| The Plumbers Arms | 76 Wylds Lane, Worcester | 845 yd | |
| La Nasu (Altafs Bar)) | 166 Tolladine Road, Worcester | 858 yd | |
| The Mount Pleasant | 80 London Road, Worcester | 903 yd | |
| The Punchbowl | Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Takeaway | 43 Newtown Road, Worcester | 478 yd | |
| Newtown Cantonese Take Away | 41 Newtown Road, Worcester | 480 yd | |
| Little India Express | Unit 4, Ronkswood Hill | 619 yd | |
| Cafe Loco | Shrub Hill Station, Shrub Hill | 711 yd | |
| Seacrest Fish Bar | 157 London Road, Worcester | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Newtown Road, Worcester | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, London Road | 788 yd | |
| Co-Op | 21 Lichfield Avenue, Worcester | 954 yd | |
| Aldi | Pheasant Street, Worcester | 1,084 yd | |
| Asda | Silver Street, Worcester | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Fitness Rooms Health Club (Closed) Sherriff Street | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Perrywood Primary And Nursery School ST. ALBANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Simply Active Ltd UNIT 11B UNIT 11B SHRUB HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Fit For Free (Worcester) (Closed) St Martin's Shopping Centre St Martin's Shopping Centre George Street | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School PRESTWICH AVENUE | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Revolution Fitness Worcester TOLLADINE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 948 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.