Postcode WR9 8PJ 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 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% 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 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 very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Droitwich Spa South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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 8PJ.
Droitwich Spa South near WR9 8PJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Addyes Way Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Addyes Way Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Bowden Green Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Bowden Green Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Rebekah Green Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Rebekah 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 8PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 10, Showell Green, Droitwich, WR9 8UE | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 9, Showell Green, Droitwich, WR9 8UE | Detached | Freehold | £387,500 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 14, William Shakespeare Place, Droitwich, WR9 7HZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 7, William Shakespeare Place, Droitwich, WR9 7HZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 64, Showell Grove, Droitwich, WR9 8UD | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 |
In the WR9 8PJ postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR9 8PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Worcester Road, Wychavon, WR9 8AX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 7-9 Oakland Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1 Tolley Way, Droitwich, WR9 7HP | 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 8PJ, 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 8PJ records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8PJ 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 6 schools close to WR9 8PJ, including Witton Middle School (Good), Chawson First School (Good) and St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WR9 8PJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,105 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 8PJ 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).