Postcode Analysis Wychavon, West Midlands

OLD CHAWSON LANE, WR9 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CHAWSON LANE, WR9 0AQ.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WR9 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WR9 0AQ has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR9 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Old Chawson Lane, 0.2km from Chawson Valley in Droitwich Spa. Administratively it sits within Droitwich West ward and the Mid Worcestershire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WR9 0AQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k.

Census 2021 statistics for WR9 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00165108 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR9 0AQ. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 522,500

1 sales · Mean £ 522,500

Terraced

£ 167,500

2 sales · Mean £ 167,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WR9 0AQ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement189 pupils0.6 km
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Chawson First School

Good337 pupils0.8 km
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Westacre Middle School

Good449 pupils0.9 km
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Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1255 pupils0.9 km
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Witton Middle School

Inadequate422 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Lakhy News & Off Licence0.9 km
  • King Georges Pavillion Sports Bar0.9 km
  • BP SF Droitwich Connect1.0 km
  • Spar0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Droitwich Spa Hockey Club0.9 km
  • The Pillar Of Salt0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Little Al's At Rivers0.9 km
  • Churchfields Barn Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Droitwich Spa1.4 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill7.6 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Chalverton Court0.1 km
  • Colford Close0.1 km
  • New Chawson Lane0.2 km
  • Bower Hill0.4 km
  • Copcut Court0.4 km