Postcode WR9 9LA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Steynors Park.
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.
Droitwich Spa Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 238 ft away from WR9 9LA.
Droitwich Spa Central near WR9 9LA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Droitwich Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Droitwich Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £370,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £265,000 | £314 |
| Terraced | 27 | £218,000 | £267 |
| Flats | 7 | £106,500 | £240 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR9 9LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | 33, Ledwych Road, Droitwich, WR9 9LA | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 25, Ledwych Road, Droitwich, WR9 9LA | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 1, Westmead Close, Droitwich, WR9 9LG | Detached | Leasehold | £267,500 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 4, Westmead Close, Droitwich, WR9 9LG | Detached | Freehold | £349,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 10, Dowles Croft, Droitwich, WR9 9LB | Other | Freehold | £10,600 |
In the WR9 9LA postcode area, located within Droitwich Spa Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR9 9LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Kidderminster Road, Droitwich, WR9 9AY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Saver Express | Ombersley Street West, Wychavon, WR9 8QZ | Walking directions to Saver Express |
| 0.3 mi | Drinks Express | 31 Ombersley Street, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8QX | Walking directions to Drinks Express |
| 0.3 mi | B&M Stores | Hipkiss Gardens, Wychavon, WR9 9AT | Walking directions to B&M Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Kidderminster Road, Wychavon, WR9 9RB | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Alexander Duffy
Droitwich West - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Chaudry
Droitwich West - Elected 4 May 2023
Nigel Huddleston
Droitwich and Evesham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WR9 9LA 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.
The median sale price around WR9 9LA in Droitwich Spa Central is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WR9 9LA, including Westacre Middle School (Good), Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre (Good) and Westlands First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WR9 9LA is Droitwich Spa, about 219 m away.
WR9 9LA 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).
The Member of Parliament for Droitwich and Evesham covering WR9 9LA 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).