Grayling Close is in Broomhall, Worcester and in Worcester district. WR5 3HY is located in the St Peter's Parish electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grayling Close, Broomhall, Worcester, WR5 3HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR5 3FJ, WR5 3FG, WR5 3HU, WR5 3FD, WR5 3HZ, WR5 3FH, WR5 3AD, WR5 3HN, WR5 3FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR5 3HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 49.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 26.4% | 30.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 53.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 57.6% | 54.3% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.1% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 7.3% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 41.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 94.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 93.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grayling Close was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% higher than the St Peter's Parish average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grayling Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in St Peter's Parish and the 148th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Grayling Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-03-22 | £329,128 |
| 11 Grayling Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2021-05-10 | £311,484 |
| 1 Grayling Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2019-05-17 | £459,920 |
| 19 Grayling Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2018-12-18 | £351,392 |
| 17 Grayling Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-12-11 | £348,855 |
WR5 3HY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 184 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Education | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Timberdine Close , WR5 2DD | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Midhurst Close , WR5 2HX | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitmaston Primary School Malvern Road , WR2 4ZF | 4out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary Bransford Road , St John's WR2 4EN | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School Prestwich Avenue , WR5 1QE | 3out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,630 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Perowne CofE College Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE | 3out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 5,426 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 | 2,971 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School 5 College Green , Worcester WR1 2LL | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Worcester (NMSS) Whittington Road , WR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School Midland Road , WR5 1DS | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit Glebe Close , Bromyard Road WR2 5AX | 4out of 4 | 2,841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee At Tesco | St Peters Drive, Worcester | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberdine Harvester Inn | The Timberdine, Bath Road | 249 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Worcester | Bath Road, Worcester | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Fish Bar | 4 Abbotsbury Court, Worcester | 962 yd | |
| Chee Wei Chinese Take Away | 2 Abbotsbury Court, Worcester | 962 yd | |
| Happy Taste | 116 Orchard Street, Worcester | 994 yd | |
| Orient Express | 272 Bath Road, Worcester | 1,087 yd | |
| Bath Road Chippy | 270 Bath Road, Worcester | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Bath Road, Worcester | 468 yd | |
| Tesco | St Peters Drive, Worcester | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karate World (Worcester) (Closed) Orchard Street | health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.