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WR8 9EF

Worcester Road

Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington

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Detailed insights for WR8 9EF

Overview

Postcode WR8 9EF is located in a rural hamlet, within the Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington ward of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Drakes Broughton & Norton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Drakes Broughton & Norton is £65,251 per year. The nearest station is Worcestershire Parkway, about 2.5 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Drakes Broughton & Norton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,118 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Drakes Broughton & Norton has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.5%

Approximately 15.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Drakes Broughton & Norton is £65,251 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WR8 9EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Drakes Broughton & Norton near WR8 9EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Worcestershire Parkway located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
158
Population density
23.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.23(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.44(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(-3%)
Vehicle crime
5.12(-21%)
Burglary
3.2(-21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
95.57%
Other White
5
3.16%
Caribbean
1
0.63%
Irish
1
0.63%
Total population: 158

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
36.67%
No qualifications
28
18.67%
Level 3 (A level)
22
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
11.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 150

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
29
50%
Owns with a mortgage
11
18.97%
Other social rented
7
12.07%
Other forms of private rent
5
8.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
6.9%
Total households: 58

Property prices in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington

Median price£336,250
Price per sq ft£336
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£263K – £424K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £336,250 (about £336 per square foot) in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£422,500£346
Semi-Detached34£284,500£343
Terraced15£212,000£257
Flats3£150,000£313

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,500£126,000£218,000£191,000
2017£325,000£133,000£209,000£185,000
2018£365,000£129,000£230,000£215,000
2019£327,500£134,000£240,000£194,000
2020£343,000£140,000£230,000£210,000
2021£361,250£146,000£252,500£220,000
2022£395,000£155,000£276,500£262,500
2023£391,000£183,000£257,500£247,500
2024£403,000£180,000£285,000£237,750
2025£425,000£155,000£282,000£235,000
2026£445,000£283,750£253,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257£213£269£232
2017£258£214£267£255
2018£260£271£238£209
2019£275£254£296£268
2020£293£232£290£244
2021£294£267£292£294
2022£339£281£357£324
2023£335£226£335£314
2024£347£235£342£294
2025£341£290£345£274
2026£351£349£295
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the WR8 9EF postcode area, located within Drakes Broughton & Norton, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WR8 9EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liz Turier

Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Rob Adams

Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Nigel Huddleston

Droitwich and Evesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWychavonE07000238
Parliamentary ConstituencyDroitwich and EveshamE14001203
ParishPirtonE04010427
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Drakes Broughton & NortonE02006756
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wychavon 009AE01032355
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR8 9EF

Is WR8 9EF (Drakes Broughton & Norton) safe?

The area around WR8 9EF records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WR8 9EF?

The median sale price around WR8 9EF in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington is £336,250 (about £336 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around WR8 9EF?

WR8 9EF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,118 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR8 9EF (Drakes Broughton & Norton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Droitwich and Evesham covering WR8 9EF is Nigel Huddleston (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Liz Turier (Liberal Democrats) and Rob Adams (Conservative and Unionist Party).