Postcode WR9 7EL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Droitwich East ward of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hartlebury & Wychbold area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hartlebury & Wychbold is £59,520 per year. The nearest station is Droitwich Spa, about 1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gateway Park.
Hartlebury & Wychbold has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Hartlebury & Wychbold has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hartlebury & Wychbold is £59,520 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from WR9 7EL.
Hartlebury & Wychbold near WR9 7EL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Droitwich Spa located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gateway Park | Small | Walking directions to Gateway Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Droitwich East area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £424,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £255,000 | £332 |
| Terraced | 13 | £184,000 | £360 |
| Flats | 28 | £142,500 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,123 | £149,500 | £194,000 | £181,300 |
| 2017 | £294,000 | £123,500 | £181,500 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £280,025 | £134,950 | £200,000 | £179,999 |
| 2019 | £287,500 | £147,250 | £203,750 | £169,200 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £126,500 | £207,000 | £190,500 |
| 2021 | £319,000 | £140,000 | £220,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £378,100 | £126,000 | £270,000 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | £383,500 | £130,000 | £237,000 | £238,750 |
| 2024 | £404,000 | £120,500 | £244,000 | £212,000 |
| 2025 | £402,500 | £147,750 | £262,500 | £205,550 |
| 2026 | £424,500 | £135,000 | £245,000 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £240 | £246 | £238 |
| 2017 | £257 | £224 | £259 | £238 |
| 2018 | £257 | £236 | £236 | £250 |
| 2019 | £251 | £237 | £242 | £254 |
| 2020 | £268 | £229 | £246 | £260 |
| 2021 | £262 | £236 | £276 | £281 |
| 2022 | £318 | £232 | £297 | £229 |
| 2023 | £341 | £232 | £286 | £312 |
| 2024 | £324 | £217 | £295 | £306 |
| 2025 | £332 | £258 | £312 | £313 |
| 2026 | £308 | £235 | £350 | £330 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 7EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | 15, Impney Way, Droitwich, WR9 7EJ | Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 18, Impney Way, Droitwich, WR9 7EJ | Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 3, Mallard Place, Droitwich, WR9 8WD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 47, Swan Drive, Droitwich, WR9 8WA | Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 45, Swan Drive, Droitwich, WR9 8WA | Detached | Freehold | £333,750 |
In the WR9 7EL postcode area, located within Hartlebury & Wychbold, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 7EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Neil Franks
Droitwich East - Elected 4 May 2023
Nicola Louise Mary Morris
Droitwich East - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Bloore
Redditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WR9 7EL records about 77 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 other theft.
The median sale price around WR9 7EL in Hartlebury & Wychbold is £240,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to WR9 7EL, including RGS Dodderhill and St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WR9 7EL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Redditch covering WR9 7EL is Chris Bloore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Neil Franks (Green Party) and Nicola Louise Mary Morris (Green Party).