Authority → Worcester

Worcester Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Worcester in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

103,600

Population

12.3%

Unqualified

3.4%

Unemployment

£34,081

Salary

£273,902

Property

Quick answer: Worcester is a local authority in England. The population of Worcester is 103,600. The population per square mile of Worcester is 8,062. The average salary in Worcester is £34,081 per year. The average property price in Worcester is £273,902.


Books about Worcester: Numerous fiction and non-fiction books have been produced about the rich history of Worcester. Here is a link to some of the books about Worcester.


Worcester Demographics


The population of Worcester is 103,600. The population per square mile of Worcester is 8,062. The population has increased by 3,300 in the past year. The population has increased by 26,500 since 1981.


There are more females in Worcester. They account for 51.1% of the population.


Worcester Employment


82.6% of the people in Worcester are in employment. There are more females in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Worcester is 3.4%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Worcester Student Population


The student population of Worcester is 5,100. Students account for 43.2% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


87.5% of the people in Worcester have an NVQ1 qualification. 80.4% have an NVQ2 qualification. 60.9% have an NVQ3 qualification. 43.7% have an NVQ4 qualification.


12.3% of the people in Worcester have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Worcester Economy


There are 3,515 businesses in Worcester. 87.5% are micro businesses. 10.1% are small businesses. 1.7% are medium businesses. 0.7% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Worcester are human health and social work activities businesses.


Worcester Salary


The average salary in Worcester is £34,081 per year. Males earn 22.6% more.


Salaries in Worcester are 2.09% more than the national average of £33,384.


Worcester Property


The average property price in Worcester is £273,902. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Worcester: £446,313 for detached houses. £277,581 for semi-detached houses. £225,094 for terrace houses. £146,618 for flats.