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About

Droitwich Spa East encompasses residential neighbourhoods and green spaces on the town's eastern side. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and quieter suburban streets, with local amenities centred around the St. Peter's ward. The landscape is generally flat, typical of the wider Worcestershire plains, with several small parks and playing fields providing open space.

A notable feature is the area's proximity to the historic Droitwich Canal, with sections undergoing restoration. The local geography is subtly influenced by the town's brine springs history, though less visibly than in the central conservation area. Residential life here is supported by primary schools, community centres, and convenient access to the town centre's retail and transport links.

Area overview

On average Droitwich Spa East has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Droitwich Spa East is £48,806 per year. There are 1 schools in Droitwich Spa East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Droitwich Spa East is home to around 5,427 people, with a population density of about 2,422 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Droitwich Spa East Population
5,427
Population density
2,422 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
33.54(+286%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.4(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.87(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.11(+11%)
Public order
5.9(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,023
92.52%
Other White
154
2.84%
Indian
43
0.79%
Irish
39
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.5%
Total population: 5,429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,412
30.49%
No qualifications
933
20.15%
Level 3 (A level)
741
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
628
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
493
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 4,631

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,089
40.71%
Owns with a mortgage
647
24.19%
Other social rented
413
15.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
384
14.36%
Social rents from council
81
3.03%
Total households: 2,675

Property prices in Droitwich Spa East

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £334K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Droitwich Spa East area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Droitwich Spa East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£410,000£351
Semi-Detached17£255,000£332
Terraced13£184,000£360
Flats28£142,500£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droitwich Spa East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droitwich Spa East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£149,500£194,000£181,300
2017£294,000£123,500£181,500£165,000
2018£283,000£134,950£200,000£179,999
2019£285,000£147,250£203,750£169,200
2020£325,000£126,500£204,000£190,500
2021£310,000£140,000£220,000£190,000
2022£380,000£126,000£270,000£230,000
2023£387,000£130,000£237,000£240,000
2024£398,000£120,500£244,000£212,000
2025£402,500£147,750£262,500£205,550
2026£415,750£135,000£245,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droitwich Spa East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droitwich Spa East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£240£246£238
2017£258£224£259£238
2018£260£236£236£250
2019£251£237£242£254
2020£274£229£248£260
2021£261£236£276£281
2022£318£232£297£229
2023£345£232£286£315
2024£329£217£295£306
2025£332£258£312£313
2026£315£235£350£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droitwich Spa East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wychavon district.

Band A£1,582
Band B£1,846
Band C£2,110
Band D£2,373
Band E£2,901
Band F£3,428
Band G£3,955
Band H£4,746

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Droitwich Spa East

Is Droitwich Spa East safe?

Droitwich Spa East records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Droitwich Spa East?

The median sale price in Droitwich Spa East is £235,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Droitwich Spa East?

Droitwich Spa East has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Droitwich Spa East?

Droitwich Spa East scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Droitwich Spa East sits around rank 17,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Droitwich Spa East?

The average household income in Droitwich Spa East is around £48,806 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Droitwich Spa East

WR98LB

Saltway

WR98LS

Vines Lane

WR97RY

Kingston Close

WR97RP

Charlecot Road

WR98HJ

St Georges Crescent

WR98RU

Elizabeth Court

WR98AA

Worcester Road

WR97RR

Brantwood Road

WR98EU

St Peters Walk

WR98FD

Church Road

WR97RE

Suffolk Way

WR98EQ

Friar Street

WR97AT

Bainbrigge Avenue

WR98PT

Trehearn Road

WR98GA

Town Mill Row

WR98DE

Victoria Square

WR98QF

Robeson Close

WR98QA

Pilgrim Road

WR97DN

Hanbury Road

WR97RD

Leycroft

WR97AQ

Tagwell Road

WR97AN

St Peters Church Lane

WR98LQ

Pridzor Road

WR98DH

Victoria Square

WR97RX

Henley Drive

WR98WB

Heron Place

WR98LZ

Hillend

WR98ED

Friar Street

WR98PW

Hanbury Road

WR98ET

Heriotts Lane

WR97QW

Portland Road

WR98UW

Riverside Road

WR97RU

Clayhall Road

WR98EF

Friar Street

WR98QS

Ombersley Street East

WR98GD

Hanbury Road

WR97QN

Cherry Close

WR98QR

St Augustine Drive

WR97AF

Newland Road

WR98UL

Waterside

WR98HQ

Heriotts Lane

WR98LL

Bromsgrove Road

WR98UN

Waterside Close

WR97BF

Tagwell Gardens

WR98BZ

Victoria Square

WR98AH

Worcester Road

WR97AS

The Holloway

WR98HE

Covercroft

WR98AG

Worcester Road

WR98LT

Vines Lane

WR98RZ

Ombersley Street

WR97AY

Adrian Close

WR98LP

Bromsgrove Road

WR98BY

Tower Hill

WR98EG

Friar Street

WR97AL

Orchard Lea

WR98EZ

Priory Lane

WR98FA

Heritage Way

WR97QR

Primsland Drive

WR98LE

Vines Mews

WR98EJ

High Street

WR98QH

Elizabeth Avenue

WR98BF

Worcester Road

WR98LG

Woodfield Road

WR98AF

Tower Hill

WR98DN

St Andrews Road

WR98TJ

Droitwich East

WR98DW

St Andrews Road

WR98HF

Heriotts Lane

WR98PU

Winslow Avenue

WR98EA

Rose Close

WR97DT

Holloway Close

WR97AH

The Holloway

WR97AR

Petersfield Drive

WR98QW

St Augustines Close

WR97RB

Marhon Close

WR98RE

St Andrews Close

WR98DY

St Andrews Street

WR98LX

Roman Way

WR97SZ

Hammond Close

WR98NF

Woodfields

WR97AU

Rye Close

WR97AG

Newland Road

WR98PX

Winslow Avenue

WR98QL

St Peter's Walk

WR97AJ

The Holloway

WR98LJ

Pridzor Road

WR97RN

Dovecote Road

WR98HD

The Holloway

WR98HA

Heriotts Lane

WR98PL

Hanbury Street

WR98RD

Ombersley Street East

WR97RS

Brantwood Close

WR98QN

Dodderhill Road

WR97QP

Cockshute Hill

WR97RF

Percheron Way

WR98EP

High Street

WR98QD

St Peters Crescent

WR98PY

Mayflower Road

WR98LD

Saltway