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Droitwich Spa Central

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About

Droitwich Spa Central sits at the heart of the town in Wychavon, marked by the High Street, the tower of St Andrew’s Church and a compact market area. The settlement pattern reflects its long association with salt: beneath the central streets lie natural brine springs whose water is considerably saltier than seawater, a feature that shaped local industry and property layouts for centuries. Narrow lanes and old warehouse plots hint at the town’s salt-handling past more clearly than many other Midlands centres.

Today the central area combines shopping streets, civic buildings and a canal basin where the restored Droitwich canals meet the townscape. A regular market and occasional street events use the square close to the church, while paths along the canal lead into Vines Park and riverside green space. The railway station is within easy walking distance, making the centre a practical base for local services, community facilities and short riverside walks that start from the town core.

Area overview

On average Droitwich Spa Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Droitwich Spa Central is £44,522 per year. There are 4 schools in Droitwich Spa Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Droitwich Spa Central is home to around 5,869 people, with a population density of about 3,911.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Droitwich Spa Central Population
5,869
Population density
3,911.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.39(-34%)
Shoplifting
14.99(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.46(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.22(+40%)
Public order
3.41(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,442
92.74%
Other White
187
3.19%
Irish
39
0.66%
Indian
28
0.48%
Other Asian
28
0.48%
Total population: 5,868

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,392
28.57%
No qualifications
1,043
21.41%
Level 3 (A level)
759
15.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
731
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
532
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 4,872

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
938
36.04%
Owns with a mortgage
676
25.97%
Other social rented
537
20.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
9.41%
Social rents from council
142
5.46%
Total households: 2,603

Property prices in Droitwich Spa Central

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Droitwich Spa Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Droitwich Spa Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Droitwich Spa Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£400,000
Flats16£166,000
Semi-Detached16£290,375
Terraced11£235,000

10 years median price trend in Droitwich Spa Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droitwich Spa Central.

All postcodes in Droitwich Spa Central

WR97BN

Tagwell Road

WR98TS

Waveney Road

WR99LG

Westmead Close

WR98TG

Bower Hill

WR98HY

Burrish Street

WR98PF

Wensleydale

WR98RP

Minter Avenue

WR98RT

Blackfriars Avenue

WR98SG

Camp Furlong

WR98BE

Old Coach Road

WR98HP

Albert Street

WR98JL

Stalls Farm Road

WR98PD

Severndale

WR98PQ

Blake Avenue

WR98AJ

Worcester Road

WR98JJ

Stalls Farm Road

WR98HL

Miller Street

WR98TP

Thames Drive

WR99BA

Priory Gardens

WR99LF

Stouton Croft

WR98HW

Manning Road

WR98SH

Camp Furlong

WR98SP

Little Park

WR98TT

Teesdale Close

WR98JX

Westcroft Court

WR98TA

Rushy Close

WR99LH

Archers Close

WR97AD

Tagwell Road

WR98DX

Steynors Way

WR98RH

Blackfriars Avenue

WR90AA

Briar Mill

WR97BE

Corbett Avenue

WR98JE

Ombersley Road

WR98RJ

Ripple Road

WR97AA

Lyttelton Road

WR97BB

King George Avenue

WR98FE

Doverdale Grange

WR98SR

The Tyning

WR98SY

Broadmeadow

WR99LD

Leigh Grove

WR98BS

St Andrews Drive

WR98LF

Ombersley Street

WR98RQ

Blackfriars Avenue

WR98TD

The Dale

WR99LE

Arrow Croft

WR97BS

Westwood Avenue

WR98AN

Worcester Road

WR98JF

Ombersley Road

WR98JW

Steynors Avenue

WR98SU

Lower Meadow

WR98NG

Hawford Place

WR99LJ

Ledwych Close

WR98JZ

Highfield Close

WR97BJ

St Peters Road

WR98JG

Ombersley Road

WR98RS

Wedgberrow Close

WR98RW

Addenbrooke Road

WR98SS

The Rye Lea

WR90AB

Ombersley Way

WR98HX

Burrish Street

WR98PG

Glendale

WR99LL

Ledwych Gardens

WR99PA

Hampton Road

WR97BQ

Corbett Street

WR97DF

Victoria Avenue

WR98BB

Old Coach Road

WR98BU

Clee View

WR98NN

Blake Avenue

WR98SF

Fridays Acre

WR98SQ

Parsons Corner

WR98SX

Broadmeadow

WR98JR

Doverdale Close

WR98AR

Worcester Road

WR98NL

Alexander Avenue

WR98QZ

Ombersley Street West

WR98SW

The Butts

WR98AW

Worcester Road

WR97BL

St Marys Road

WR98SD

Broadmeadow

WR98JS

Harris Close

WR98AL

St Andrews Drive

WR98NW

Alexander Avenue

WR98SB

Little Orchard

WR98SZ

Broadmeadow

WR98BQ

Old Coach Road

WR97AB

Lyttelton Road

WR98BH

Nunnery Avenue

WR98SL

Camp Hill

WR98SN

Singer Hill

WR97BP

King George Avenue

WR98JB

North Street Industrial Estate

WR98JP

Steynors Close

WR98HN

Manning Road

WR98JN

Packington Road

WR98RG

Spa Road

WR98RN

Moreland Road

WR98RR

Fabricius Avenue

WR97BG

Lyttelton Court

WR98HT

Albert Street

WR98JD

Station Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.