Area Information for Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT

Lapal Close in Worcester is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the St John's ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Worcester. This page combines information for the address Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WR2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for WR2 5HT.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Worcester
Ward St John's
Constituency Worcester * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 50 property sales in Lapal Close, WR2 5HT since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (St Johns and Bedwardine), and the West Mercia Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 78 crimes were reported within half a mile of WR2 5HT.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT:

Ingles Drive, Worcester, WR2 5HR
Nelson Road, Worcester, WR2 5BL
Nelson Road, Worcester, WR2 5BN
Bromyard Road, Worcester, WR2 5BT
Comer Road, Worcester, WR2 5HS
Grosvenor Walk, Worcester, WR2 5BJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about WR2 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 50 property sales in Lapal Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 9
Semi-Detached 40
Terraced 57
Flat (Purpose-Built) 95
Flat (Converted) 6
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Total 211
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Lapal Close, Worcester contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 36% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 58
Owned with Mortgage 43
Shared Ownership 10
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 19
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 64
Rented: Other 12
Rent Free 0
Total 209

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 85
Two People 59
Three People 34
Four People 18
Five People 9
Six People 3
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 209

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 85
Family Household 93
Other Household 31
Total 209

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 113
Deprived In One Dimension 64
Deprived In Two Dimensions 19
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 209

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Worcester constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 227
Female 221
Total 448

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 15
5-9 13
10-14 17
15-19 25
20-24 115
25-29 37
30-34 34
35-39 18
40-44 25
45-49 20
50-54 26
55-59 32
60-64 13
65-69 8
70-74 14
75-79 12
80-84 13
85+ 9
Total 446

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of WR2 5HT there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 56% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 251
Married 77
Separated 8
Divorced 40
Widowed 20
Total 396

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 222
Good 157
Fair 59
Bad 7
Very Bad 1
Total 446

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 127
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 111
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 51
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 51
Other 11
Total 401

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 92% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 410
Mixed Ethnicity 19
Indian 1
Pakistani 4
Chinese 1
Other Asian 1
Black African 5
Other 6
Total 447

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 382
European Union 44
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 14
Middle East and Asia 6
Total 447

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 382
10+ Years 21
5-10 Years 10
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 21
Total 448

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WR2 5HT.

Passport(s) Held
None 71
United Kingdom 327
European Union 39
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 6
Middle East or Asia 5

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 199
Christian 200
Buddhist 4
Hindu 3
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 0
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 31
Total 447

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the St John's ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 28% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 138
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 35
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 21
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 110
Retired 53
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 12
Other 8
Total 398

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 30
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 20
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 30
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 32
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 34
Total 224

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 30
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 64
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 40
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 24
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 26
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 37
Semi-Routine Occupation 42
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 23
Full-time Student 110
Total 396

Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT is within the St Johns and Bedwardine policing neighbourhood, under the West Mercia Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 78 crimes were reported within half a mile of WR2 5HT.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 78 crimes committed near Lapal Close
Neighbourhood Team Address St Johns and Bedwardine
Force Website: https://www.westmercia.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to WR2 5HT. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WR2 5HT.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest railway stations to Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT. The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Worcester Foregate Street 0.7 miles
Worcester Shrub Hill 1.2 miles
Worcestershire Parkway 4 miles
Malvern Link 5.7 miles
Droitwich Spa 6.4 miles
Great Malvern 6.6 miles
Pershore 8.1 miles
Colwall 9.2 miles
Hartlebury 11 miles
Bromsgrove 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT. The nearest is St Clement's CofE Primary, approximately 270 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Clement's CofE Primary 270 yards
    
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary 300 yards
    
Pitmaston Primary School 860 yards
    
Oldbury Park Primary School half a mile
    
Honeywell Primary School 0.8 miles
    
St George's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Stanley Road Primary School 1.1 miles
    
St George's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Rushwick CofE Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Cherry Orchard Primary School 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT. The nearest is Christopher Whitehead Language College, approximately 540 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Christopher Whitehead Language College 540 yards
    
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College 1.2 miles
    
Bishop Perowne CofE College 1.3 miles
    
Nunnery Wood High School 2 miles
    
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester 2.1 miles
    
The Aspire Academy 3.5 miles
    
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy 5.5 miles
    
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre 6.1 miles
    
The Chantry School 6.1 miles
    
The Chase 6.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT. The nearest is Severn Valley Medical Practice, approximately 170 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT. The nearest is Bullring Dental Practice, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT. The nearest is Spire South Bank Hospital, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Lapal Close, Worcester, WR2 5HT. The nearest is Geoffrey Roberts, approximately 310 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in WR2 5HT

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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