Dunns Lane is in Upton Upon Severn, Worcester and in Malvern Hills district. WR8 0HZ is located in the Upton & Ripple electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Worcestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunns Lane, Upton Upon Severn, Worcester, WR8 0HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR8 0HG, WR8 0HQ, WR8 0HH, WR8 0JL, WR8 0JD, WR8 0HJ, WR8 0HB, WR8 0HY, WR8 0JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR8 0HZ 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 | 55.6% | 50.7% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.3% | 4.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.2% | 38.5% | 16.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 28.4% | -17.0% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 19.2% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| Widowed | 16.4% | 8.7% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 40.6% | 37.7% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 39.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 16.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.7% | 17.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 30.9% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 87% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 87.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunns Lane was 333.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 860.9% higher than the Castlemorton, Welland & Wells average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Dunns Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Castlemorton, Welland & Wells and the 3rd highest crime rate of 256 local areas in Malvern Hills .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September Cottage, 23 Dunns Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-04-15 | £245,000 |
| Flat 4 Swan House Dunns Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-07-14 | £142,746 |
| Boatyard Cottage, 15 Dunns Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-01-07 | £406,855 |
| 21 Dunns Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-08-01 | £245,399 |
| Flat 4 Swan House Dunns Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2015-11-02 | £183,965 |
WR8 0HZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School School Lane , Upton-upon-Severn WR8 0LD | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School Welland Road , WR8 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Castle High School Church End , Hanley Castle WR8 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredon School Pull Court , Bushley GL20 6AH | - not rated | 5,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse Cafe | Waterside, Upton Upon Severn | 24 yd | |
| The Stables Tearooms | Bridge House, Waterside | 24 yd | |
| Flava Fusion | 7 High Street, Upton Upon Severn | 63 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | Waterside, Upton Upon Severn | 89 yd | |
| Coffee Wolf | 4 High Street, Upton Upon Severn | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Old Anchor Inn | 5 High Street, Upton Upon Severn | 63 yd | |
| Mojitos Rum Bar And Pizzeria | 13A High Street, Upton Upon Severn | 86 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 2 High Street, Upton Upon Severn | 87 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Waterside, Upton Upon Severn | 106 yd | |
| Upton Social Club | 57 Old Street, Upton-Upon-Severn | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Chippy | 2 New Street, Upton-Upon-Severn | 196 yd | |
| River Severn Takeaway | 11 Old Street, Upton Upon Severn | 267 yd | |
| Upton Pizza And Kebab | 18 Old Street, Upton Upon Severn | 318 yd | |
| Banjos | 36 Old Street, Upton Upon Severn | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 15 Old Street, Upton Upon Severn | 267 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upton-Upon-Severn C.E. Primary School SCHOOL LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Upton-Upon-Severn Rfc BACKFIELDS | grass pitches | 513 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.