The Firs, Droitwich, WR9 0JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR9 0JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.2%	52.8%	3.6%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	50.8%	47.2%	-3.6%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WR9 0JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.1%	20.7%	2.6%	37.9%	-17.2%
Married: Opposite sex	67.4%	68.7%	1.3%	44.2%	24.5%
Separated	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8.8%	5.5%	-3.3%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	3.7%	5.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.3%	47.6%	-5.7%	48.4%	-0.8%
Good health	36.3%	40.3%	4.0%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	7.9%	8.9%	1.0%	12.7%	-3.8%
Bad health	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around WR9 0JA this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.2%	8.3%	-2.9%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.4%	4.6%	-2.8%	9.6%	-5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	13.8%	2.6%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	5.5%	2.2%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	18.3%	3.9%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	49.8%	45.9%	-3.9%	33.8%	12.1%
Other	2.8%	3.7%	0.9%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.1%	95.2%	-1.9%	81.4%	13.8%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.7%	92%	-4.7%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	2.1%	2.4%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	93.1%	-2.7%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0.8%	4.9%	4.1%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.4%	76.7%	15.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	4%	13.5%	-9.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.6%	37.2%	-11.6%
Christian	71.1%	46.2%	24.9%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is The Firs Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Firs was 179.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% higher than the Droitwich West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Firs has the 4th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Droitwich West and the 26th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WR9 0JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Firs are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wychavon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Firs, Droitwich, WR9 0JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WR9 0JA

Average Price
£193,473

Semi-Detached
£181,252

Terraced
£196,189

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Firs

Average Price
£220,341

Semi-Detached
£217,971

Terraced
£220,795

Detached
£224,555

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The FirsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 The Firs, Droitwich, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-09-24	£190,000
6 The Firs, Droitwich, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2022-07-29	£152,119
5 The Firs, Droitwich, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£172,000	2020-02-25	£224,207
10 The Firs, Droitwich, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£153,000	2016-05-06	£219,025
5 The Firs, Droitwich, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2015-12-04	£216,246

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WR9 0JA

Employment

WR9 0JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in WR9 0JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	64
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	15
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	14
Education	12
Construction	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Close , Ombersley Way WR9 0RY	3out of 4	168 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chawson First School Wych Road , WR9 8BW	3out of 4	820 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westlands First School Farmers Way , Westlands WR9 9EQ	2out of 4	1,288 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy Church Lane , The Holloway WR9 7AN	3out of 4	1,838 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ombersley Endowed First School School Bank , WR9 0DR	3out of 4	4,314 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westacre Middle School Ombersley Way , WR9 0AA	3out of 4	328 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Witton Middle School Old Coach Road , Droitwich Spa WR9 8BD	- not rated	925 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre Briar Mill , WR9 0AA	3out of 4	223 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
RGS Dodderhill Dodderhill Road , Droitwich Spa WR9 0BE	- not rated	1,798 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gloverspiece School Gloverspiece Minifarm , Ladywood WR9 0AJ	- not rated	2,773 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Little Al's At Rivers	Droitwich Sports And Leisure Centre, Briar Mill	155 yd
The Olive Branch	Baptist Church, Winnetts Lane	1,007 yd
The Button Tree	1 Tagwell Road, Droitwich Spa	1,079 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Droitwich Spa Hockey Club	Salwarpe Valley Pavilion, Briar Mill	312 yd
The Riflemans Arms	23 Station Street, Droitwich Spa	754 yd
The Westcroft Arms	25 Ombersley Street West, Droitwich Spa	868 yd
The Pillar Of Salt	Celvestune Way, Droitwich Spa	1,039 yd
The Castle	73 Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa	1,091 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sandwyche Station	Unit 1A, North Street	886 yd
Bengal Spice Takeaway Ltd	Unit 35, North Street	886 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1, 31 Ombersley Street East	927 yd
Subway	Unit 2, 31 Ombersley Street East, Droitwich Spa	927 yd
Lotus House	33 Ombersley Street East, Droitwich Spa	927 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	141 Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa		1,074 yd
Aldi	Unit 2, Roman Way Retail Park		1,083 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS CLOSE	grass pitches	85 yd
Westacre Middle School WESTLANDS WAY	grass pitches	165 yd
Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre BRIAR MILL BRIAR MILL	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	175 yd
Droitwich Spa High School WESTLANDS WAY	athletics tracks, grass pitches	259 yd
Chawson Community First School WYCH ROAD	grass pitches	711 yd
Chawson Valley Ombersley Way	grass pitches	744 yd
Witton Middle School OLD COACH ROAD	grass pitches	815 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	8.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.21 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WR9 0JA