WR9 — DROITWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WR9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WR9 is £382,877, which is 8% below the Worcestershire average of £417,033.

Properties in WR9 cost 33.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WR9 have fallen 15.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£472,124	560
Semi-detached	£292,274	378
Terraced	£221,320	273
Flat	£141,084	181
All types	£382,877	1473

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WR9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 45.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WR9 has a crime rate well 44% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

16.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WR9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WR9 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Westlands First School	Primary	Good	mi
Chawson First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westacre Middle School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	mi
Tibberton CofE First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

103,913

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WR9 are 315.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WR9 is collected by Wyre Forest. The Band D rate is £2,112/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WR9 — DROITWICH

Area Summary

WR9 (DROITWICH) offers above-average property prices (£382,877, 33% above national average), low crime (44% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (315 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WR8

WORCESTER

£405K

▼ 0.2% YoY

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PERSHORE

£410K

▲ 1.3% YoY

WR11

EVESHAM

£355K

▼ 8.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WR9?

The average house price in WR9 (DROITWICH) is £382,877, based on 1473 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.3% over the past year.

Is WR9 a safe area to live?

Crime in WR9 is significantly below the national average (45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WR9?

There are 14 schools in or near WR9. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WR9?

Council tax in WR9 is collected by Wyre Forest. The Band D rate is £2,112 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WR9?

The average broadband download speed in WR9 is 315 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WR9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in WR9 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 103,913.