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WR9 0BD

Westwood Close

Droitwich West

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Detailed insights for WR9 0BD

Overview

Postcode WR9 0BD is located in an urban city, within the Droitwich West ward of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Droitwich Spa West & North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droitwich Spa West & North is £44,839 per year. The nearest station is Droitwich Spa, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Droitwich Spa West & North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,267 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Droitwich Spa West & North has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Droitwich Spa West & North is £44,839 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from WR9 0BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Droitwich Spa West & North near WR9 0BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Droitwich Spa located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR9 0BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Droitwich Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Droitwich Spa

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
519.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.28(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.71(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.27(+55%)
Other theft
5.64(-1%)
Public order
4.03(-33%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
88.71%
Other White
11
4.44%
Irish
5
2.02%
African
3
1.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.21%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
45.87%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.76%
No qualifications
18
8.26%
Apprenticeship
12
5.5%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
54.63%
Owns with a mortgage
41
37.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.48%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£370,000£318
Semi-Detached9£265,000£314
Terraced27£218,000£267
Flats7£106,500£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droitwich West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droitwich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droitwich West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droitwich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droitwich West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 0BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 0BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 202614, Westwood Close, Droitwich, WR9 0BDDetachedFreehold£586,000
12 Sept 202520, Westwood Close, Droitwich, WR9 0BDDetachedFreehold£615,000
06 Nov 202521, Nuffield Drive, Droitwich, WR9 0DJDetachedFreehold£552,000
16 Oct 202544, Nuffield Drive, Droitwich, WR9 0DJDetachedFreehold£510,000
02 Apr 202611, Inett Way, Droitwich, WR9 0DNDetachedFreehold£470,000

Schools

In the WR9 0BD postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa West & North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR9 0BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 miMiddle deemed primaryWestacre Middle SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryDroitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form CentreAcademy converter

Good

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 WR9 0BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Alexander Duffy

Droitwich West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jenny Chaudry

Droitwich West - 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
WardDroitwich WestE05015451
ParishDroitwich SpaE04010386
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Droitwich Spa West & NorthE02006749
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wychavon 002CE01032370
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WR9 0BD

Is WR9 0BD (Droitwich Spa West & North) safe?

The area around WR9 0BD records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WR9 0BD?

The median sale price around WR9 0BD in Droitwich Spa West & North is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR9 0BD?

There are 6 schools close to WR9 0BD, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Westacre Middle School (Good) and Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WR9 0BD?

The closest station to WR9 0BD is Droitwich Spa, about 1,226 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR9 0BD?

WR9 0BD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,267 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR9 0BD (Droitwich Spa West & North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Droitwich and Evesham covering WR9 0BD is Nigel Huddleston (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: George Alexander Duffy (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jenny Chaudry (Conservative and Unionist Party).