Postcode report
Is WR9 7NU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WR9 7NU: area rating, property, schools and local change
WR9 7NU is a postcode in Droitwich South West, Wychavon, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WR9 7NU, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WR9 7NU are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WR9 7NU is based on Wychavon 007 Census 2021. It covers 5,803 residents, 58 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near WR9 7NU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WR9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £268k from 116 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WR9 7NU can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WR9 7NU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WR9 7NU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WR9 7NU
Is WR9 7NU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WR9 7NU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WR9 7NU?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WR9 7NU?
LocaleIQ matched WR9 7NU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WR9 7NU?
The latest median sold price is £268k based on 116 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WR9 7NU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.