Postcode WR9 8SD 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 average crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 nearest station is Droitwich Spa, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Steynors Park.
Droitwich Spa Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,634 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Droitwich Spa Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.9% 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 8SD.
Droitwich Spa Central near WR9 8SD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Droitwich Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Droitwich Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Steynors Park | Small | Walking directions to Steynors Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ombersley Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Ombersley Road Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Lawley Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Lawley Way Park |
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 8SD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 5, Wych Road, Droitwich, WR9 8BW | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 1, Homestead, Droitwich, WR9 8SE | Terraced | Freehold | £176,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | 30, Broadmeadow, Droitwich, WR9 8SY | Terraced | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 4, Rushy Close, Droitwich, WR9 8TA | Terraced | Freehold | £197,500 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 25, The Rye Lea, Droitwich, WR9 8SS | Other | Freehold | £192,000 |
In the WR9 8SD postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa Central, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR9 8SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Long Sling, Wychavon, WR9 8PQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | park & shop | Worcester Road, Wychavon, WR9 8AN | Walking directions to park & shop |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Westwood Avenue, Wychavon, WR9 8AR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 7-9 Oakland Avenue, Droitwich, WR9 7BT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Worcester Road, Wychavon, WR9 8AX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 8SD, 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 8SD records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8SD in Droitwich Spa Central 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 8SD, including Chawson First School (Good), Witton Middle School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WR9 8SD is Droitwich Spa, about 899 m away.
WR9 8SD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,634 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 8SD 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).