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Wychavon

About

Wychavon is a district in Worcestershire, part of the West Midlands region. It covers an area of 663 square kilometres, making it one of the larger districts in the county. The district includes the towns of Pershore, Droitwich Spa, and Evesham, along with numerous villages and rural areas. The River Avon runs through Wychavon, shaping its landscape and supporting agriculture, which is a key part of the local economy.

The district is known for its historic market towns and fertile farmland, producing crops like asparagus and fruit. Wychavon has good transport links, with the M5 motorway passing through and rail connections to Birmingham and Worcester. The area also features several parks and nature reserves, offering outdoor recreation. Wychavon combines rural charm with practical amenities, making it a balanced place to live and work.

Area overview

On average Wychavon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wychavon is £46,717 per year. There are 72 schools in Wychavon: 49 primary (5 Outstanding and 38 Good) and 4 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

14.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wychavon Population

132,492

Population density

199.7 per km²

Demographics

British

120,048

90.61%

Other White

6,868

5.18%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

637

0.48%

Irish

624

0.47%

Indian

607

0.46%

Total population: 132,495

Housing

Owns outright

23,188

40.43%

Owns with a mortgage

16,997

29.63%

Other social rented

7,476

13.03%

Private landlord or letting agency

6,337

11.05%

Social rents from council

1,478

2.58%

Total households: 57,356

Property prices in Wychavon

Based on 1,632 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Wychavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £4,400,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	741	£450,000	£292,500	£370,000	£580,000	£890,000
Flats	130	£135,000	£72,225	£106,750	£169,000	£235,903
Semi-Detached	472	£285,022	£191,375	£245,000	£335,000	£492,869
Terraced	289	£235,000	£140,000	£185,500	£280,000	£475,000

10 years price trend in Wychavon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail