Postcode WR9 7LY is located in an urban city, within the Droitwich South East ward of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Droitwich Spa South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droitwich Spa South is £65,768 per year. The nearest station is Droitwich Spa, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Addyes Way Open Space.
Droitwich Spa South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Droitwich Spa South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Droitwich Spa South is £65,768 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from WR9 7LY.
Droitwich Spa South near WR9 7LY 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 1.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Spring Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Spring Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Bowden Green Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Bowden Green Open Space |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Droitwich South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £651,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £432,500 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £305,000 | £349 |
| Terraced | 7 | £285,000 | £326 |
| Flats | 1 | £147,000 | £279 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285,000 | £239,999 | £197,500 |
| 2017 | £301,000 | £211,250 | £234,000 |
| 2018 | £348,495 | £227,000 | £193,500 |
| 2019 | £331,000 | £230,000 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £237,750 | £212,000 |
| 2021 | £375,000 | £252,500 | £247,498 |
| 2022 | £407,500 | £267,500 | £220,000 |
| 2023 | £431,000 | £242,500 | £243,050 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £266,750 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | £426,000 | £290,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £406,000 | £305,000 | £285,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235 | £243 | £267 |
| 2017 | £256 | £285 | £236 |
| 2018 | £267 | £282 | £245 |
| 2019 | £278 | £291 | £273 |
| 2020 | £277 | £284 | £281 |
| 2021 | £286 | £289 | £267 |
| 2022 | £313 | £316 | £298 |
| 2023 | £322 | £329 | £317 |
| 2024 | £325 | £359 | £347 |
| 2025 | £338 | £343 | £306 |
| 2026 | £339 | £366 | £326 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 7LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 19, Kingston Close, Droitwich, WR9 7RY | Terraced | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 82, Henley Drive, Droitwich, WR9 7RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 82, Henley Drive, Droitwich, WR9 7RX | Flats | Leasehold | £178,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 9B, Henley Drive, Droitwich, WR9 7RX | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 23, Henley Drive, Droitwich, WR9 7RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the WR9 7LY postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa South, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR9 7LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Mulberry Tree Hill, Wychavon, WR9 7SS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | Cuckoo Close, Wychavon, WR9 7GH | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 7-9 Oakland Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Westwood Avenue, Wychavon, WR9 8AR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 7LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Grady
Droitwich South East - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Julian Morris
Droitwich South East - Elected 4 May 2023
Nigel Huddleston
Droitwich and Evesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WR9 7LY records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 7LY in Droitwich Spa South is £405,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to WR9 7LY, including St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy (Good), Witton Middle School (Good) and Chawson First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WR9 7LY scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,954 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 7LY is Nigel Huddleston (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Grady (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Richard Julian Morris (Conservative and Unionist Party).