Postcode WR9 8HW 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 Central area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Droitwich Spa Central is £44,522 per year. The nearest station is Droitwich Spa located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Droitwich Lido Park & St Peter's Fields.
Droitwich Spa Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Droitwich Spa Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Droitwich Spa Central is £44,522 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR9 8HW.
Droitwich Spa Central near WR9 8HW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Droitwich Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Droitwich Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Droitwich Lido Park & St Peter's Fields | Large | Walking directions to Droitwich Lido Park & St Peter's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Steynors Park | Small | Walking directions to Steynors Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ombersley Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Ombersley Road Open Space |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £276,500 in Droitwich South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £910,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £169,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Droitwich South West
In the WR9 8HW postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR9 8HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Worcester Road, Wychavon, WR9 8AN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Westwood Avenue, Wychavon, WR9 7BS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Covercroft Road, Droitwich, WR9 8HE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Long Sling, Wychavon, WR9 8SG | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Wychavon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.