Britain’s most average place
The views from the streets of Worcester
Aaron Wigget, 31
The election for me is about MPs fighting with each other. They don’t listen to us. It’s a fight among themselves. Nothing to do with us.
The election for me is about MPs fighting with each other. They don’t listen to us. It’s a fight among themselves. Nothing to do with us.
Domonic Goslowski, 18
I'm not going to vote because I have important stuff like the upcoming exams to focus on.
I'm not going to vote because I have important stuff like the upcoming exams to focus on.
Average house price £182,700
64% are owner - occupiers
Redita Kerlyte, 24
The main issue is opportunities for young people, because it’s very hard to find a job when you’ve just graduated from university.
The main issue is opportunities for young people, because it’s very hard to find a job when you’ve just graduated from university.
45% of the population are married
Mrs Madiya Ali, 33
I’m a housewife with two children. I’m also a carer. I look after my 85-year-old grandma who lives with us, and as a carer I get paid less.
I’m a housewife with two children. I’m also a carer. I look after my 85-year-old grandma who lives with us, and as a carer I get paid less.
David Lewis, 70
Everything is related to Brexit now. The UK economy is related to Brexit. Social welfare is related to Brexit.
Everything is related to Brexit now. The UK economy is related to Brexit. Social welfare is related to Brexit.
54% voted for Brexit
Lillian Lloyd, 26 and sister Robyn, 23
Lillian: Personally, I’ve struggled. I’ve got a three-year-old son and I can’t work over a certain amount of hours. Then there’s child care and it’s difficult.
Robyn: I don’t think that politicians have actually lived in the working world to know what effects benefits will have on a single person’s life.
Lillian: Personally, I’ve struggled. I’ve got a three-year-old son and I can’t work over a certain amount of hours. Then there’s child care and it’s difficult.
Robyn: I don’t think that politicians have actually lived in the working world to know what effects benefits will have on a single person’s life.
Lillian Lloyd, 26
Personally, I’ve struggled. I’ve got a three-year-old son and I can’t work over a certain amount of hours. Then there’s child care and it’s difficult.
Personally, I’ve struggled. I’ve got a three-year-old son and I can’t work over a certain amount of hours. Then there’s child care and it’s difficult.
Robyn Lloyd, 23, sister to Lillian
I don’t think that politicians have actually lived in the working world to know what effects benefits will have on a single person's life.
I don’t think that politicians have actually lived in the working world to know what effects benefits will have on a single person's life.
Tarlocman Singh, 62
The main issues are the economy, which is going down. We need new jobs, and to make a strong economy. More education, more jobs.
The main issues are the economy, which is going down. We need new jobs, and to make a strong economy. More education, more jobs.
Average annual pay £22,503
Sue Stephens, 52, and daughter Tessa Gardner, 18
Tessa: I am concerned about tuition fees, and how I can cope with the financial impact of Brexit - buying food and things like that.
Sue: It’s because of Brexit that we’ve been lumbered with another election. I think that's caused an awful lot of fallout.
Tessa: I am concerned about tuition fees, and how I can cope with the financial impact of Brexit - buying food and things like that.
Sue: It’s because of Brexit that we’ve been lumbered with another election. I think that's caused an awful lot of fallout.
Louise Price, 40
If you go back 20 years there was a better sense of community. I think that’s lost. I think people are nowadays very split.
If you go back 20 years there was a better sense of community. I think that’s lost. I think people are nowadays very split.
16% of the population are aged over 65
Marilyn McCarthy
I founded the swan food project a few years ago. We feed them with donated bread.
I founded the swan food project a few years ago. We feed them with donated bread.
Andy Williams, 59
I don’t think anyone is mentioning the real problem this country has, which is how do we continue or start paying our way. We need more manufacturing, more science, and nobody is talking about it.
I don’t think anyone is mentioning the real problem this country has, which is how do we continue or start paying our way. We need more manufacturing, more science, and nobody is talking about it.
2% of working-age people receive out-of-work benefits
Tony Drakes
People know me as Sharky. I’m an ex-soldier. I do me artwork, which I’ve always done since I were little. Just a natural thing. As long as I’m using my hands I’m happy.
People know me as Sharky. I’m an ex-soldier. I do me artwork, which I’ve always done since I were little. Just a natural thing. As long as I’m using my hands I’m happy.
Natalie Bea, 24
We get a lot of trouble here with the kids because there’s just nothing for them to do.
We get a lot of trouble here with the kids because there’s just nothing for them to do.
Darren Corbett, 46
The main issues are drugs, for one. That’s one of our biggest problems. Homelessness is another one.
The main issues are drugs, for one. That’s one of our biggest problems. Homelessness is another one.
69% mainly travel to work by car or motorcycle
Milli Hardiman, 25
When I get older I want somebody there to look after me and care for me if I need to go into hospital for anything.
When I get older I want somebody there to look after me and care for me if I need to go into hospital for anything.
