Postcode WR9 7AE is located in an urban city, within the Droitwich South West ward of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Droitwich Spa Central area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droitwich Spa Central is £44,522 per year. The nearest station is Droitwich Spa, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Droitwich Lido Park & St Peter's Fields.
Droitwich Spa Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,395 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Droitwich Spa Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Droitwich Spa Central is £44,522 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from WR9 7AE.
Droitwich Spa Central near WR9 7AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Droitwich Spa located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Droitwich Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Droitwich Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Droitwich Lido Park & St Peter's Fields | Large | Walking directions to Droitwich Lido Park & St Peter's Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Addyes Way Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Addyes Way Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Spring Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Spring Meadow |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £297,875 (about £295 per square foot) in Droitwich South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £585,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £418,750 | £354 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £310,000 | £305 |
| Terraced | 14 | £225,275 | £296 |
| Flats | 8 | £193,750 | £222 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £137,475 | £192,500 | £161,000 |
| 2017 | £315,000 | £140,500 | £217,250 | £178,500 |
| 2018 | £367,500 | £138,000 | £243,500 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | £315,500 | £160,000 | £234,000 | £177,750 |
| 2020 | £366,000 | £169,950 | £242,000 | £186,000 |
| 2021 | £410,000 | £157,500 | £243,500 | £182,000 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £145,000 | £301,000 | £183,000 |
| 2023 | £432,500 | £158,500 | £295,000 | £213,750 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £155,000 | £310,000 | £195,500 |
| 2025 | £437,500 | £169,000 | £300,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £407,000 | £185,000 | £315,000 | £211,275 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245 | £202 | £222 | £225 |
| 2017 | £247 | £191 | £225 | £182 |
| 2018 | £254 | £191 | £235 | £214 |
| 2019 | £237 | £215 | £238 | £216 |
| 2020 | £267 | £224 | £224 | £245 |
| 2021 | £302 | £209 | £247 | £242 |
| 2022 | £319 | £206 | £274 | £235 |
| 2023 | £332 | £222 | £294 | £255 |
| 2024 | £353 | £210 | £278 | £265 |
| 2025 | £356 | £221 | £290 | £273 |
| 2026 | £324 | £229 | £267 | £339 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 7AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 43, King George Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 60, Oakland Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 53, Oakland Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Plot 1, 42, Oakland Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BT | Other | Freehold | £590,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 61, Oakland Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 |
In the WR9 7AE postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa Central, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR9 7AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 7-9 Oakland Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Westwood Avenue, Wychavon, WR9 8AR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | park & shop | Worcester Road, Wychavon, WR9 8AN | Walking directions to park & shop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Mulberry Tree Hill, Wychavon, WR9 7SS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Simply Food | Worcester Road, Wychavon, WR9 8AX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Wychavon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WR9 7AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eric John Bowden
Droitwich South West - Elected 4 May 2023
Gregory Wilkins
Droitwich South West - Elected 4 May 2023
Nigel Huddleston
Droitwich and Evesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WR9 7AE records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WR9 7AE in Droitwich Spa Central is £297,875 (about £295 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WR9 7AE, including St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy (Good), Witton Middle School (Good) and Chawson First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WR9 7AE is Droitwich Spa, about 1,263 m away.
WR9 7AE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,395 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Droitwich and Evesham covering WR9 7AE is Nigel Huddleston (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Eric John Bowden (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Gregory Wilkins (Conservative and Unionist Party).