Stoat Close is in Droitwich and in Wychavon district. WR9 7FH is located in the Droitwich South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Worcestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stoat Close, Droitwich, WR9 7FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR9 7FG, WR9 7FR, WR9 7FP, WR9 7FA, WR9 7FF, WR9 7GP, WR9 7FS, WR9 7FL, WR9 7FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WR9 7FH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 34.8% | 14.3% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 50.5% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 58.9% | 57.2% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 34% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 94.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 95.5% | 95.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoat Close was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.6% higher than the Droitwich South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoat Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Droitwich South East and the 109th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 373.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Stoat Close, Droitwich, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-02-13 | £473,407 |
| 3 Stoat Close, Droitwich, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-10-30 | £284,111 |
| 4 Stoat Close, Droitwich, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-10-03 | £242,020 |
| 18 Stoat Close, Droitwich, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-05-13 | £428,408 |
| 2 Stoat Close, Droitwich, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2022-02-25 | £259,765 |
WR9 7FH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy Church Lane , The Holloway WR9 7AN | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chawson First School Wych Road , WR9 8BW | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Close , Ombersley Way WR9 0RY | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands First School Farmers Way , Westlands WR9 9EQ | 2out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibberton CofE First School Plough Road , Worcester WR9 7NL | 4out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Middle School Old Coach Road , Droitwich Spa WR9 8BD | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westacre Middle School Ombersley Way , WR9 0AA | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGS Dodderhill Dodderhill Road , Droitwich Spa WR9 0BE | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloverspiece School Gloverspiece Minifarm , Ladywood WR9 0AJ | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Academy Bridgwater Road , WR4 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Hub | Unit 5 Woodlands Local Centre, Woodland Way | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Droitwich | Unit 4 Yew Tree Hill, Woodland Way | 189 yd | |
| Lets Fry | Unit 3 Woodland Local Centre, Woodland Way | 216 yd | |
| Spring Garden | Unit 2A, Local Shopping Centre | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2, Local Shopping Centre | 742 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.