Postcode WR9 7LR is located in a rural hamlet, within the North Claines & Salwarpe ward of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hartlebury & Wychbold area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Addyes Way Open Space.
Hartlebury & Wychbold has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Hartlebury & Wychbold has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WR9 7LR.
Hartlebury & Wychbold near WR9 7LR 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Addyes Way Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Addyes Way Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Showell Pond Park | Small | Walking directions to Showell Pond Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £374,000 (about £336 per square foot) in North Claines & Salwarpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,130,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £453,250 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £285,000 | £338 |
| Terraced | 9 | £250,000 | £329 |
| Flats | 9 | £185,000 | £280 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £154,000 | £238,000 | £144,197 |
| 2017 | £353,500 | £165,000 | £232,000 | £263,000 |
| 2018 | £335,315 | £140,000 | £205,000 | £195,975 |
| 2019 | £372,750 | £148,000 | £238,500 | £191,500 |
| 2020 | £374,500 | £120,500 | £274,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £432,500 | £170,000 | £295,000 | £214,000 |
| 2022 | £390,000 | £158,000 | £281,250 | £223,950 |
| 2023 | £424,000 | £190,000 | £270,000 | £238,000 |
| 2024 | £467,500 | £201,000 | £292,500 | £232,500 |
| 2025 | £495,000 | £192,000 | £295,000 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £170,000 | £300,000 | £227,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249 | £188 | £217 | £181 |
| 2017 | £259 | £201 | £235 | £251 |
| 2018 | £269 | £213 | £271 | £247 |
| 2019 | £275 | £214 | £265 | £246 |
| 2020 | £285 | £208 | £263 | £297 |
| 2021 | £290 | £213 | £292 | £295 |
| 2022 | £314 | £226 | £348 | £317 |
| 2023 | £325 | £263 | £343 | £339 |
| 2024 | £327 | £180 | £351 | £297 |
| 2025 | £338 | £266 | £330 | £314 |
| 2026 | £371 | £288 | £338 | £303 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 7LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | 1, Vashon Drive, Droitwich, WR9 7JP | Detached | Freehold | £397,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 6, Maynard Drive, Droitwich, WR9 7JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 10, Maynard Drive, Droitwich, WR9 7JT | Terraced | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 12, Maynard Drive, Droitwich, WR9 7JT | Terraced | Leasehold | £98,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 15, Neville Close, Droitwich, WR9 7QZ | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 |
In the WR9 7LR postcode area, located within Hartlebury & Wychbold, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR9 7LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1 Tolley Way, Droitwich, WR9 7HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 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 7LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Brian Birch
North Claines & Salwarpe - Elected 4 May 2023
Nicolas James Wright
North Claines & Salwarpe - Elected 4 May 2023
Nigel Huddleston
Droitwich and Evesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WR9 7LR records about 53 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 other theft.
The median sale price around WR9 7LR in Hartlebury & Wychbold is £374,000 (about £336 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WR9 7LR, including Chawson First School (Good), Witton Middle School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WR9 7LR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,919 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 7LR is Nigel Huddleston (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Daniel Brian Birch (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nicolas James Wright (Conservative and Unionist Party).