Ardley Meadows is in Whitbourne, Worcester and in Herefordshire district. WR6 5SL is located in the Bromyard Bringsty electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2016-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ardley Meadows, Whitbourne, Worcester, WR6 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR6 5SA, WR6 5RW, WR6 5SB, WR6 5RN, WR6 5SP, WR6 5SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR6 5SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.2% | 29.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 50% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 44.6% | 44.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 24.5% | 18.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14.4% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 34.1% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.9% | 95.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardley Meadows was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the Bishops Frome & Cradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ardley Meadows has the 16th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishops Frome & Cradley and the 187th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ardley Meadows, Worcester, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-27 | £318,045 |
| 5 Ardley Meadows, Worcester, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £431,759 | 2024-09-19 | £423,448 |
| 14 Ardley Meadows, Worcester, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2019-12-20 | £300,414 |
| 14 Ardley Meadows, Worcester, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2018-03-28 | £309,099 |
| 16 Ardley Meadows, Worcester, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £215,995 | 2016-12-22 | £310,416 |
WR6 5SL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WR6 5SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School Broadwas , WR6 5NE | 3out of 4 | 4,982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockhampton Primary School Brockhampton , Bringsty WR6 5TD | 3out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton upon Teme Primary School Pound Lane , Clifton-upon-Teme WR6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live & Let Live Whitbourne | Whitbourne | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitbourne C.E Primary School (Closed) Whitbourne | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Whitbourne Playing Field FORMER SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD FORMER SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD WHITBOURNE SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 334 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 100.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.