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Droitwich West

Crime

LowHigh

About

Droitwich West ward covers the western residential neighbourhoods of the town of Droitwich Spa. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. It contains several local schools, community centres, and retail parks that serve the immediate area. The ward is primarily residential in nature, with a focus on suburban living.

The landscape is largely flat, typical of the surrounding Worcestershire countryside, with the River Salwarpe forming part of its eastern boundary. A notable local feature is the presence of historic brine springs, which are the source of the town's spa heritage and its famous salt production. The area includes green spaces like Vines Park, which offers recreational space and connects to the broader network of local canals and footpaths.

Area overview

On average Droitwich West has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 32.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Droitwich West is £44,810 per year. There are 3 schools in Droitwich West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Droitwich West

Median price£239,000

Price per sq ft£276

Sales (last 12 months)58

Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £305K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Droitwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	15	£370,000	£318	£266,400	£320,000	£516,250	£594,700
Semi-Detached	9	£265,000	£314	£168,800	£227,334	£280,000	£315,200
Terraced	27	£218,000	£267	£156,500	£187,500	£240,000	£307,500
Flats	7	£106,500	£240	£71,300	£89,500	£128,000	£145,800

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droitwich West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droitwich West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£255,000	£153,000	£167,500	£145,000
2017	£345,100	£100,000	£186,000	£158,500
2018	£262,500	£114,500	£203,000	£141,550
2019	£237,500	£160,000	£187,500	£157,500
2020	£265,000	£145,000	£216,500	£160,000
2021	£430,000	£150,000	£227,500	£158,000
2022	£301,250	£125,000	£256,500	£190,000
2023	£335,000	£141,250	£247,500	£179,000
2024	£375,000	£82,550	£257,000	£195,000
2025	£385,000	£128,000	£260,000	£185,000
2026	£365,000	£93,000	£300,000	£219,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droitwich West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£237	£216	£195	£166
2017	£234	£185	£226	£188
2018	£236	£190	£214	£201
2019	£229	£198	£222	£180
2020	£258	£213	£228	£231
2021	£289	£225	£259	£178
2022	£302	£239	£266	£227
2023	£311	£200	£292	£200
2024	£292	£244	£278	£221
2025	£330	£258	£313	£260
2026	£312	£240	£274	£231

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Droitwich West ward.

Local councillors

George Alexander Duffy

Droitwich West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jenny Chaudry