Postcode WR9 8QZ is located in an urban city, within the Droitwich South West area of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Droitwich Spa Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droitwich Spa Central is £44,522 per year. The median sale price in Droitwich South West is £301,500 (around £305 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £223,750 and £352,500. The nearest station is Droitwich Spa, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Droitwich Lido Park & St Peter's Fields.
Droitwich Spa Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,553 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Droitwich Spa Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from WR9 8QZ.
Droitwich Spa Central near WR9 8QZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Vines Park | Large | Walking directions to Vines Park |
| 0.4 mi | Steynors Park | Small | Walking directions to Steynors Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £301,500 (about £305 per square foot) in Droitwich South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £418,750 | £365 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £320,000 | £312 |
| Terraced | 15 | £220,000 | £303 |
| Flats | 8 | £183,750 | £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 | £436,000 | £175,000 | £317,500 | £192,000 |
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 | £288 | £274 |
| 2026 | £371 | £221 | £310 | £324 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 8QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | 22, St Andrews Close, Droitwich, WR9 8RE | Flats | Leasehold | £112,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 7, Albert Street, Droitwich, WR9 8HT | Terraced | Freehold | £241,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 35, Burrish Street, Droitwich, WR9 8HY | Terraced | Freehold | £186,500 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 12, North Street Industrial Estate, Droitwich, WR9 8JB | Other | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 6, St Nicholas Street, Droitwich, WR9 8HS | Terraced | Freehold | £238,000 |
In the WR9 8QZ postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2024. | |
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Feb 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Middle deemed primary | Westacre Middle School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2013. | |
Westacre Middle School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2013
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| 0.5 mi | Middle deemed primary | Witton Middle School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Sept 2023. | |
Witton Middle School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Sept 2023
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WR9 8QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Saver Express | Ombersley Street West, Wychavon, WR9 8QZ | Walking directions to Saver Express |
| 0 mi | Drinks Express | 31 Ombersley Street, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8QX | Walking directions to Drinks Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Covercroft Road, Droitwich, WR9 8HE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Covercroft, Wychavon, WR9 8HE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Saltway, Droitwich, WR9 8LB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 8QZ, 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 8QZ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WR9 8QZ in Droitwich South West is £301,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WR9 8QZ, including Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre (Good), Westacre Middle School (Good) and Witton Middle School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WR9 8QZ is Droitwich Spa, about 286 m away.
WR9 8QZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,553 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 8QZ 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).