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.
OLD CHAWSON LANE, WR9 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CHAWSON LANE, WR9 0AQ.
293
42
£ 39,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR9 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chawson First School
Westacre Middle School
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Witton Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Droitwich Spa Hockey Club0.9 km
- The Pillar Of Salt0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WR90AQ · Data under Open Government Licence