Postcode WR9 8AS 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 South area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Addyes Way Open Space.
Droitwich Spa South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,804 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Droitwich Spa South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR9 8AS.
Droitwich Spa South near WR9 8AS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Droitwich Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Droitwich Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Addyes Way Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Addyes Way Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Bowden Green Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Bowden Green Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Rowan Close Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Rowan Close Open Space |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 8AS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 28, Oakland Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7DD | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 11A, Westwood Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BS | Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 9, College Green, Droitwich, WR9 8QY | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 1, College Green, Droitwich, WR9 8QY | Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 63, College Green, Droitwich, WR9 8QY | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the WR9 8AS postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR9 8AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 7-9 Oakland Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Westwood Avenue, Wychavon, WR9 8AR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | park & shop | Worcester Road, Wychavon, WR9 8AN | Walking directions to park & shop |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Worcester Road, Wychavon, WR9 8AX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Long Sling, Wychavon, WR9 8PQ | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8AS, 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 8AS records about 28 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 8AS in Droitwich Spa South 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 8AS, including Witton Middle School (Good), Chawson First School (Good) and St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WR9 8AS is Droitwich Spa, about 1,108 m away.
WR9 8AS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,804 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 8AS 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).