Postcode WR9 8GA is located in an urban city, within the Droitwich East ward of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Droitwich Spa East area. It has average 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 East is £48,806 per year. The nearest station is Droitwich Spa, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Droitwich Lido Park & St Peter's Fields.
Droitwich Spa East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,716 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Droitwich Spa East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Droitwich Spa East is £48,806 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WR9 8GA.
Droitwich Spa East near WR9 8GA 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 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 | Droitwich Lido Park & St Peter's Fields | Large | Walking directions to Droitwich Lido Park & St Peter's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Vines Park | Large | Walking directions to Vines 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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 8GA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 20, Hanbury Road, Droitwich, WR9 8PW | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 5, Riverside Road, Droitwich, WR9 8UW | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 16, Horton Mill Court, Hanbury Road, Droitwich, WR9 8GD | Flats | Leasehold | £122,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 45, Horton Mill Court, Hanbury Road, Droitwich, WR9 8GD | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 29, Horton Mill Court, Hanbury Road, Droitwich, WR9 8GD | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the WR9 8GA postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR9 8GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Saltway, Droitwich, WR9 8LB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Covercroft, Wychavon, WR9 8HE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Covercroft Road, Droitwich, WR9 8HE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 8GA, 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
Nigel Huddleston
Droitwich and Evesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WR9 8GA 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WR9 8GA in Droitwich Spa East is £240,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WR9 8GA, including RGS Dodderhill, St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy (Good) and Witton Middle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WR9 8GA is Droitwich Spa, about 1,164 m away.
WR9 8GA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,716 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 8GA is Nigel Huddleston (Conservative and Unionist 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).