Postcode WR8 9HD is located in a rural village, 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Drakes Broughton & Norton is £65,251 per year. The nearest station is Worcestershire Parkway located about 2.1 miles away.
Drakes Broughton & Norton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,098 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Drakes Broughton & Norton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
The average income per household in Drakes Broughton & Norton is £65,251 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 227 ft away from WR8 9HD.
Drakes Broughton & Norton near WR8 9HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Worcestershire Parkway located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £419,750 | £3,665 |
| Flats | 3 | £155,000 | £3,281 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £288,500 | £3,697 |
| Terraced | 13 | £210,000 | £2,765 |
10 year median price trend in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington
In the WR8 9HD postcode area, located within Drakes Broughton & Norton, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Wychavon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WR8 9HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Turier
Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington - Elected 4 May 2023
Rob Adams
Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington - Elected 4 May 2023
Nigel Huddleston
Droitwich and Evesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.