Croft Road is in Upton Snodsbury, Worcester and in Wychavon district. WR7 4NS is located in the Upton Snodsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Worcestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croft Road, Upton Snodsbury, Worcester, WR7 4NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR7 4PY, WR7 4PA, WR7 4NR, WR7 4NT, WR7 4NJ, WR7 4NW, WR7 4NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR7 4NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.3% | 27.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 50.7% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 50.1% | 51.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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 | 23.6% | 16% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 37.9% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 97.7% 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% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft Road was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% higher than the Bowbrook average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Croft Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Bowbrook and the 204th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Bank, 1 Croft Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-09-30 | £555,833 |
| Ashtree House Croft Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2021-02-05 | £797,585 |
| Hillesdene Croft Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-12-19 | £340,000 |
| Heybrook Croft Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-10-23 | £389,211 |
| 5 Croft Road, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-06-06 | £361,397 |
WR7 4NS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
WR7 4NS 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Snodsbury CofE First School School Lane , Upton Snodsbury WR7 4NH | 4out of 4 | 184 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowle CofE First School School Lane , Crowle WR7 4AT | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flyford Flavell Primary School Radford Road , Flyford Flavell WR7 4BS | 3out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery Neight Hill , Himbleton WR9 7LE | 3out of 4 | 4,274 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peopleton Pershore , Worcestershire WR10 2EE | - not rated | 4,400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abigail's Place St Ann's, Worcester Road , Spetchley WR5 1RS | - not rated | 4,965 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak & Twisted Spoon | Worcester Road, Upton Snodsbury | 359 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.