Osier Close, Worcester, WR5 3DN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR5 3DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51%	0.0%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	49%	49%	0.0%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WR5 3DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.7%	30.3%	4.6%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	53.6%	54.8%	1.2%	44.2%	10.6%
Separated	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	7.3%	6.1%	-1.2%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	11.4%	8.5%	-2.9%	6.1%	2.4%

Health

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	40.7%	43.6%	2.9%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	35.5%	40%	4.5%	33.6%	6.4%
Fair health	19.2%	13.2%	-6.0%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	3.4%	2.1%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.4%	18.4%	-7.0%	18.2%	0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	7.3%	-7.3%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.1%	12.8%	-0.3%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	5.8%	0.3%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	18.1%	7.6%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	25.9%	32.7%	6.8%	33.8%	-1.1%
Other	5%	5%	0.0%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.8%	1%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	4.7%	3.1%	-1.6%	2.7%	0.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	92%	93.8%	1.8%	81.4%	12.4%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.5% 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	92.2%	86.5%	-5.7%	83.2%	3.3%
European Union	2.8%	5.4%	2.6%	6.1%	-0.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	2.6%	-0.5%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.4%	86.3%	-4.1%	83.2%	3.1%
10+ Years	1%	9%	8.0%	9.8%	-0.8%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	2.3%	2.1%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	1.3%	-4.1%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.5%	76.7%	6.8%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	50.6%	46.2%	4.4%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	4.4%	6.5%	-2.1%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Osier Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osier Close was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Battenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Osier Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Battenhall and the 80th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WR5 3DN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Osier Close are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Worcester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Osier Close, Worcester, WR5 3DN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR5 3DN

Average Price
£277,484

Semi-Detached
£293,371

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£198,049

Estimated Average Property Prices for Osier Close

Average Price
£288,751

Semi-Detached
£296,979

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£198,247

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Osier CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Osier Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2022-01-21	£295,248
9 Osier Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£254,000	2021-06-02	£308,387
17 Osier Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£172,000	2018-03-29	£198,247
3 Osier Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2018-02-26	£293,240
13 Osier Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2017-03-10	£277,551

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR5 3DN

Employment

WR5 3DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in WR5 3DN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	129
Retired	105
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Education	27
Human health and social work activities	24
Manufacturing	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Construction	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Other	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Real estate activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cherry Orchard Primary School Timberdine Close , WR5 2DD	- not rated	492 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Red Hill CofE Primary School Midhurst Close , WR5 2HX	3out of 4	1,387 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pitmaston Primary School Malvern Road , WR2 4ZF	4out of 4	1,796 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanley Road Primary School Stanley Road , WR5 1BD	3out of 4	1,888 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Bransford Road , St John's WR2 4EN	3out of 4	2,035 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD	3out of 4	799 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF	3out of 4	1,760 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT	3out of 4	2,233 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE	3out of 4	3,530 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN	3out of 4	4,555 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU	- not rated	2,445 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL	- not rated	1,465 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR	3out of 4	1,569 yd	Community special school	Yes	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	2,046 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit Glebe Close , Bromyard Road WR2 5AX	4out of 4	2,158 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Costa Coffee At Tesco	St Peters Drive, Worcester		930 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Timberdine Harvester Inn	The Timberdine, Bath Road		1,092 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Happy Taste	116 Orchard Street, Worcester	120 yd
Orient Express	272 Bath Road, Worcester	220 yd
Bath Road Chippy	270 Bath Road, Worcester	221 yd
St Peters Fish Bar	4 Abbotsbury Court, Worcester	870 yd
Chee Wei Chinese Take Away	2 Abbotsbury Court, Worcester	870 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	197 Bath Road, Worcester		264 yd
Tesco	St Peters Drive, Worcester		930 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Karate World (Worcester) (Closed) Orchard Street	health and fitness suite	90 yd
Cherry Orchard Primary School TIMBERDINE CLOSE	grass pitches	453 yd
Diglis DIGLIS LANE	grass pitches	476 yd
University Of Worcester (Evendine Playing Field) BATTENHALL ROAD	grass pitches	705 yd
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College TIMBERDINE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	801 yd
University Of Worcester (Battenhall Playing Fields) BATTENHALL ROAD	grass pitches	825 yd
Pf2 Health Club (Worcester) 18 POLLARD COURT 18 POLLARD COURT LAYLAND WALK	health and fitness suite	953 yd
St. Mary'S Convent School (Closed) Mount Battenhall Mount Battenhall Battenhall Avenue	grass pitches	973 yd
The Worcester Citizens Swimming Baths Association WEIR LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,081 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	58.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	58.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	58.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	47.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	52.46 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	52.46 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	13.95 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WR5 3DN