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Property investment stats for Droitwich Spa, West Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Droitwich Spa.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

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.

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Key investment stats for Droitwich Spa

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 property stats in Droitwich Spa

Live prices in Droitwich Spa, West Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

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

Should you invest in Droitwich Spa?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.9% and a brisk sales market, with homes typically selling in just 43 days.
  • The affordability metrics — price-to-income ratio of 4.8 and rent-to-income ratio of 20.4% — make Droitwich Spa accessible for a range of buyers and renters.
  • The top-performing postcode for rental yield, at 4.6%, offers a good entry point for those targeting steady, reliable rental returns.

Risks

  • The private rental sector is in the 10th percentile nationally, so opportunities for expansion or diversification may be limited.
  • Recent capital growth has changed by -0.8% over the past year, which could signal a period of slower price movement.
  • With a population skewed towards older age groups and a high proportion of owner-occupiers, demand from younger renters or buyers may be less dynamic than in other towns.

Outlook

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.

Live properties in Droitwich Spa

Investment properties in Droitwich Spa, West Midlands

3 bedroom terraced house for sale
45% below median price

£220,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Bromsgrove Road, Droitwich Spa, Wor...

Properties needing refurbishment in Droitwich Spa, West Midlands
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£340,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Weasel Avenue, Droitwich Spa, Worce...

Slow to sell properties in Droitwich Spa, West Midlands
Slow to Sell
6 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale
High yield opportunity

£650,000 - Offers Over

6 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale

Tagwell Road, Droitwich, WR9

HMO properties in Droitwich Spa, West Midlands
HMO
1 bedroom apartment for sale
46% below median price

£100,000 - Offers in Region of

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Whittingham Court, Droitwich Spa

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Droitwich Spa, West Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft
1 bedroom maisonette for sale
22% below median price

£95,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom maisonette for sale

Archers Close, Droitwich Spa, Worce...

Auction properties in Droitwich Spa, West Midlands
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.

Headline stats

• 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%

Best places to invest in Droitwich Spa

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1WR94.6%3.4%£308 / sq ft

Data sources

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.