A complete guide to property investment in Droitwich Spa.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Droitwich Spa is a steady, family-friendly market town that has a strong owner-occupier base and a mature population profile. The local property market is defined by a high proportion of couples and families, with a notable share of residents aged sixty and above. Affordability is a real plus here, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.8, and the rent-to-income ratio sits at 20.4%, which keeps the area accessible for both buyers and renters. Properties are moving at a brisk pace, with homes spending an average of 43 days on the market, and the median discount achieved is £0 (the typical achieved discount), which suggests sellers are getting what they ask for — or sometimes even more.
Rental yields are solid at 4.9%, and three-year capital growth stands at 8.6% with an annualised rate of 2.8%, showing decent long-term performance even if the one-year capital growth has changed by -0.8%. The private rental sector is relatively small compared to other areas, while the social rented sector is on the higher side, reflecting the town’s established, settled feel.
Median price per sq ft
£299 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.9%
Capital growth (1y)
-0.8%
Sales in past year
344
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Droitwich Spa, West Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£325,000
25% of properties below...
£200,000
75% of properties below...
£500,000
Most expensive property
£1,650,000
Live listings
105
Median days on market
43
The outlook for Droitwich Spa is one of stability rather than breakneck growth. The three-year capital growth of 8.6% and annualised rate of 2.8% suggest that long-term investors will likely see steady, if unspectacular, returns. The town’s strong owner-occupier base and high proportion of older residents lend a sense of resilience to the market, while the swift sales pace and lack of median discount point to ongoing buyer demand.
Rental yields remain attractive, especially for those targeting the most profitable postcode, and affordability metrics should keep a healthy pool of potential tenants and buyers in play. While the market may not be the most dynamic for capital appreciation in the coming year, Droitwich Spa offers a reassuringly steady environment for investors who value liquidity and reliability.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Droitwich Spa, West Midlands
£220,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Bromsgrove Road, Droitwich Spa, Wor...
£340,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Weasel Avenue, Droitwich Spa, Worce...
£650,000 - Offers Over
6 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale
Tagwell Road, Droitwich, WR9
£100,000 - Offers in Region of
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Whittingham Court, Droitwich Spa
£95,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom maisonette for sale
Archers Close, Droitwich Spa, Worce...
Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.6%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.5%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.