Starling Close is in Worcester and in Worcester district. WR5 3RS is located in the St Peter's Parish electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worcester. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Starling Close, Worcester, WR5 3RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR5 3HL, WR5 3HZ, WR5 3LR, WR5 3HJ, WR5 3RZ, WR5 3HN, WR5 3HB, WR5 3LS, WR5 3SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR5 3RS 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 3RS 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 Starling Close was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% higher than the St Peter's Parish average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Starling Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in St Peter's Parish and the 160th highest crime rate of 329 local areas in Worcester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Starling Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-06-28 | £327,457 |
| 2 Starling Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-09-09 | £396,689 |
| 1 Starling Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2015-07-10 | £439,265 |
| 12 Starling Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2013-09-12 | £412,659 |
| 10 Starling Close, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2012-03-28 | £432,702 |
WR5 3RS 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Timberdine Close , WR5 2DD | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Midhurst Close , WR5 2HX | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington CofE Primary School Whittington , WR5 2QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School Prestwich Avenue , WR5 1QE | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Whitehead Language College Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Worcester Mount Battenhall , WR5 2HP | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kimichi Worcester St Placides, Battenhall Avenue , WR5 2HP | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Worcester (NMSS) Whittington Road , WR5 2JX | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School 5 , College Green WR1 2LL | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton House School Wylds Lane , WR5 1DR | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Community special school | 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 | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberdine Harvester Inn | The Timberdine, Bath Road | 259 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Worcester | Bath Road, Worcester | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Fish Bar | 4 Abbotsbury Court, Worcester | 771 yd | |
| Chee Wei Chinese Take Away | 2 Abbotsbury Court, Worcester | 771 yd | |
| Happy Taste | 116 Orchard Street, Worcester | 977 yd | |
| Bath Road Chippy | 270 Bath Road, Worcester | 1,057 yd | |
| Orient Express | 272 Bath Road, Worcester | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Bath Road, Worcester | 553 yd | |
| Tesco | St Peters Drive, Worcester | 728 yd | |
| Co-Op | 197 Bath Road, Worcester | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karate World (Worcester) (Closed) Orchard Street | health and fitness suite | 949 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.