WR9 0BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Astwood Lane, 0.9km from Wychbold in Wychavon. Administratively it sits within Dodderhill ward and the Mid Worcestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, WR9 0BU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for WR9 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00181311 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTWOOD LANE, WR9 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTWOOD LANE, WR9 0BU.
411
49
£ 47,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR9 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WR9 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £450k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR9 0BU. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
WR9 0BU has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wychbold First and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.7 km
- The Wych Way Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- McDonalds0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Midland News Stores0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Droitwich Spa4.3 km
- Bromsgrove5.4 km
- Hartlebury9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Stoke Lane0.2 km
- Stoke Lane0.2 km
- St Richard's Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WR90BU · Data under Open Government Licence