Strensham, Upton Upon Severn, Worcester, WR8 0BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR8 0BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	50.6%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	49.3%	49.4%	0.1%	49.0%	0.4%

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 WR8 0BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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	26.9%	26.1%	-0.8%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.7%	60.1%	2.4%	44.2%	15.9%
Separated	2.3%	2.2%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	10%	8.7%	-1.3%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	3.1%	2.9%	-0.2%	6.1%	-3.2%

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%	53.7%	13.7%	48.4%	5.3%
Good health	42%	28.7%	-13.3%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	12%	14.6%	2.6%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	3.3%	1.8%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	2.7%	1.2%	-1.5%	1.2%	0.0%

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	17.7%	13.5%	-4.2%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.5%	7.5%	-1.0%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	12.8%	-8.7%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	9%	3.6%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	18%	5.7%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	30%	32.3%	2.3%	33.8%	-1.5%
Other	4.6%	6.8%	2.2%	2.8%	4.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
White	100%	99.4%	-0.6%	81.4%	18.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	100%	96.4%	-3.6%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0%	0.6%	0.6%	6.1%	-5.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.8%	1.8%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	100%	96.4%	-3.6%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.5%	76.7%	3.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.4%	37.2%	-6.8%
Christian	65.2%	46.2%	19.0%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Strensham Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strensham was 205.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 282.4% higher than the Kempsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Strensham has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kempsey and the 10th highest crime rate of 256 local areas in Malvern Hills .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WR8 0BZ, 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Strensham are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Malvern Hills.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Strensham, Upton Upon Severn, Worcester, WR8 0BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR8 0BZ

Average Price
£49,743,147

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£49,743,147

Estimated Average Property Prices for Strensham

Average Price
£51,751,904

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£51,751,904

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on StrenshamStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Strensham M5 Northbound Service Area Strensham, Worcester, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£37,532,024	2014-11-20	£51,751,904

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR8 0BZ

Employment

WR8 0BZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	43
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	16
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	10
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	9
Construction	8
Manufacturing	7
Human health and social work activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Other	2
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eckington CofE First School School Lane , Eckington WR10 3AU	3out of 4	3,556 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School Hill View , Defford WR8 9BH	3out of 4	4,035 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School School Lane , Upton-upon-Severn WR8 0LD	3out of 4	4,327 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Twyning School Twyning Green , Twyning GL20 6DF	3out of 4	4,449 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School Church Street , Bredon GL20 7LA	4out of 4	5,198 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fresh Food Cafe At Strensham Southbound MSA	Hill View Road, Strensham	10 yd
Costa Coffee At Road Chef North	M5 Strensham Services (Northbound), Strensham	10 yd
Costa Coffee At Road Chef South	Strensham M5 Services (Southbound), Hill View Road	10 yd
Fresh Food Cafe At Strensham Northbound MSA	M5 Strensham Services (Northbound), Strensham	10 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leon At Roadchef	M5 Services (south Bound), Hill View Road	10 yd
Chozen Noodle At Road Chef North	M5 Strensham Services ( Northbound), Strensham	10 yd
McDonalds At Road Chef North	M5 Strensham Services (Northbound), Strensham	10 yd
Costa Coffee Drive-Thru At Road Chef North	M5 Strensham Services (Northbound), Strensham	10 yd
Chozen Noodle At Road Chef South	Strensham M5 Services (Southbound), Hill View Road	10 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near WR8 0BZ postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	50.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	50.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	50.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	50.0%

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