WR9 (Droitwich, West Midlands) recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 3.9% for prices and 6.0% for rents, indicating stronger rental yield potential than capital appreciation. Population growth remained modest at 0.5% over the same period. The district's trajectory score of 49.4 out of 100 places it at the 46th percentile nationally, reflecting average performance characteristics. Currently classified as latent in gentrification stage, the postcode offers rental activity outpacing price growth, a dynamic relevant for investors prioritising income over rapid capital returns.
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- 1Property prices up 3.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Droitwich · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
3 planning applications submitted in WR9 over the last six months.
Droitwich (WR9) common questions
Is Droitwich up and coming?
Droitwich (WR9) has a trajectory score of 49/100 (Average), placing it in the top 56% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Droitwich safe?
Droitwich has a safety score of 38/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Droitwich?
The average property price in Droitwich (WR9) is £233k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Droitwich?
The median monthly rent in Droitwich (WR9) is £856 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Droitwich?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Stafford (ST17), Stafford (ST18), Brierley Hill (DY5), Gloucester (GL3), Kingswinford (DY6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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