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WR9 9BE

Acre Lane

Droitwich West

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Detailed insights for WR9 9BE

Overview

Postcode WR9 9BE is located in an urban city, within the Droitwich West ward of Wychavon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Droitwich Spa Central area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Vines Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Droitwich Spa Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Droitwich Spa Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Droitwich Spa Central is £44,522 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 73 ft away from WR9 9BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Droitwich Spa Central near WR9 9BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Droitwich Spa located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR9 9BE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Droitwich Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Droitwich Spa

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WR9 9BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVines ParkLargeWalking directions to Vines Park
0.4 miSteynors ParkSmallWalking directions to Steynors Park
0.2 miOmbersley Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Ombersley Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
2,616.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.3(+126%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.7(+60%)
Burglary
5.4(+33%)
Vehicle crime
3.6(-45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
90.11%
Other White
11
4.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.9%
Indian
2
0.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.76%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
24.89%
No qualifications
55
24.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.47%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
42.37%
Owns with a mortgage
35
29.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
20.34%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Other social rented
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Droitwich West

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £305K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Droitwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Droitwich West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£370,000£318
Semi-Detached9£265,000£314
Terraced27£218,000£267
Flats7£106,500£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droitwich West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droitwich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£153,000£167,500£145,000
2017£345,100£100,000£186,000£158,500
2018£262,500£114,500£203,000£141,550
2019£237,500£160,000£187,500£157,500
2020£265,000£145,000£216,500£160,000
2021£430,000£150,000£227,500£158,000
2022£301,250£125,000£256,500£190,000
2023£335,000£141,250£247,500£179,000
2024£375,000£82,550£257,000£195,000
2025£385,000£128,000£260,000£185,000
2026£365,000£93,000£300,000£219,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droitwich West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droitwich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£216£195£166
2017£234£185£226£188
2018£236£190£214£201
2019£229£198£222£180
2020£258£213£228£231
2021£289£225£259£178
2022£302£239£266£227
2023£311£200£292£200
2024£292£244£278£221
2025£330£258£313£260
2026£312£240£274£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droitwich West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Droitwich West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 9BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 9BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202524, Acre Lane, Droitwich, WR9 9BEFlatsLeasehold£86,000
28 Nov 202520, Acre Lane, Droitwich, WR9 9BEFlatsLeasehold£65,000
31 Oct 202518, Acre Lane, Droitwich, WR9 9BEFlatsLeasehold£136,000
11 Jul 20255, Acre Lane, Droitwich, WR9 9BEFlatsLeasehold£150,000
15 Aug 202510, Dowles Croft, Droitwich, WR9 9LBOtherFreehold£10,600

Schools

In the WR9 9BE postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR9 9BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryDroitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form CentreAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miMiddle deemed primaryWestacre Middle SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR9 9BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR9 9BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSaver ExpressOmbersley Street West, Wychavon, WR9 8QZWalking directions to Saver Express
0.2 miDrinks Express31 Ombersley Street, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8QXWalking directions to Drinks Express
0.3 miAldiKidderminster Road, Droitwich, WR9 9AYWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMorrisonsCovercroft Road, Droitwich, WR9 8HEWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miLidlKidderminster Road, Wychavon, WR9 9RBWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wychavon district.

Band A£1,582
Band B£1,846
Band C£2,110
Band D£2,373
Band E£2,901
Band F£3,428
Band G£3,955
Band H£4,746

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WR9 9BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Alexander Duffy

Droitwich West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jenny Chaudry

Droitwich West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Nigel Huddleston

Droitwich and Evesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWychavonE07000238
Parliamentary ConstituencyDroitwich and EveshamE14001203
WardDroitwich WestE05015451
ParishDroitwich SpaE04010386
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Droitwich Spa CentralE02006751
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wychavon 004AE01032357
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR9 9BE

Is WR9 9BE (Droitwich Spa Central) safe?

The area around WR9 9BE records about 58 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WR9 9BE?

The median sale price around WR9 9BE in Droitwich Spa Central is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR9 9BE?

There are 8 schools close to WR9 9BE, including Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre (Good), Westacre Middle School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WR9 9BE?

The closest station to WR9 9BE is Droitwich Spa, about 57 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR9 9BE?

WR9 9BE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,356 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR9 9BE (Droitwich Spa Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Droitwich and Evesham covering WR9 9BE is Nigel Huddleston (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: George Alexander Duffy (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jenny Chaudry (Conservative and Unionist Party).