Area Info for Droitwich Spa (Worcestershire)

Introduction to Droitwich Spa

Droitwich Spa is a historic town located in Worcestershire, England. It is renowned for its natural brine springs, which have been exploited for their medicinal and health benefits since Roman times. The town's name reflects its spa heritage, with "Droitwich" derived from the Old English words meaning "dry" and "spring" or "water source." History and Heritage Droitwich Spa has a rich history dating back to Roman times, when the mineral springs were first used for therapeutic purposes. The town grew significantly during the medieval period, particularly due to the salt industry, as the brine springs were used for salt production. The town's historic centre features several listed buildings, including the Church of St. Andrew, which dates back to the 12th century.

Spa and Tourism

The town's spa heritage continues to attract visitors, with modern spa facilities offering health and wellness treatments based on the natural brine. Droitwich Spa is also known for its picturesque canal and river walks, parks, and historic sites. The Droitwich Spa Lido and the Salt Festival are popular attractions that celebrate the town's unique history.

Economy and Local Industry

Historically, salt production was the main industry in Droitwich Spa, and it remains an important part of the town's identity. Today, the local economy is diverse, including retail, services, and tourism. The town benefits from its proximity to larger cities such as Worcester and Birmingham, making it a desirable residential area.

Transport and Accessibility

Droitwich Spa is well-connected by road, with the M5 motorway nearby providing easy access to Birmingham, Worcester, and other major cities. The town also has a railway station offering regular services to Worcester, Birmingham, and other destinations, facilitating commuting and travel.
Education
School
Witton Middle School0.00 miles
Old Coach Road, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8BD
Chawson First School0.14 miles
Wych Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8BW
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School0.41 miles
St Joseph`s Close, Ombersley Way, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0RY
Westacre Middle School0.44 miles
Ombersley Way, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0AA
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre0.44 miles
Briar Mill, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0AA
St Peter's CofE Droitwich Academy0.59 miles
Church Lane, The Holloway, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7AN
Westlands First School1.07 miles
Farmers Way, Westlands, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9EQ
Dodderhill School1.30 miles
Crutch Lane, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0BE
Hindlip CofE First School2.48 miles
Droitwich Road, Hindlip, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8RJ
Wychbold First and Nursery School2.69 miles
School Road, Wychbold, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7PU
Ombersley Endowed First School3.02 miles
School Bank, Ombersley, Worcestershire, WR9 0DR
Tibberton CofE First School3.10 miles
Plough Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7NL
The River School3.23 miles
Oakfield House, Droitwich Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7ST
Claines CofE Primary School3.27 miles
School Bank, Claines, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7RW
The Aspire Academy3.28 miles
Bridgwater Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9FQ
Cranham Primary School3.54 miles
Tetbury Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9LS
Health
Clinic
The Corbett Medical Practice0.42 miles
36 Corbett Avenue,, Droitwich, WR9 7BE
Droitwich Medical Centre0.47 miles
Ombersley Street East, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8RD
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Droitwich0.60 miles
Unit 10, St Andrews Square, Salters Shopping Centre, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8HE
Spire Droitwich Spa Clinic0.71 miles
29 Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8AA
Green Wood Children's Centre (Wychbold)2.69 miles
Wychbold First School, School Road, Wychbold, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7PU
Cromwell House4.71 miles
Turrall Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8AJ
John Anthony Centre (Gum)4.76 miles
Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JF
Wulstan Unit4.83 miles
Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JG
Lowesmoor Dental Practice5.17 miles
91 Lowesmoor, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2RS
Moor Street Clinic5.22 miles
7 Moor Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3DB
Medical Imaging Uk Ltd (The Triangle)5.23 miles
The Triangle, Wild Wood Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2QX
Worcester Walk In Health Centre5.32 miles
Farrier House, Farrier Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3BH
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Worcester5.43 miles
64 Broad Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3LY
Crowngate Physiotherapy5.44 miles
48 Friary Walk, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3LE
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Bromsgrove6.69 miles
131 High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8AE
Bhi Parkside6.73 miles
Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AZ
GP
The Corbett Medical Practice - Dr V Wilkie & Partners0.42 miles
The Corbett Medical Practice, 36 Corbett Avenue, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7BE
Salters Medical Practice0.47 miles
Droitwich Medical Centre, Ombersley Street East, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8RD
The Spa Medical Practice0.47 miles
Droitwich Medical Centre, Ombersley Street East, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8RD
Wychbold Surgery2.73 miles
De Wyche Road, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7PN
Dr A C Horn And Dr Tucker3.22 miles
Ombersley Medical Centre, Main Road, Ombersley, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0EL
Dr M G Cullen & Partners4.06 miles
Elbury Moor Medical Centre, Fairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TX
Stoke Prior Surgery4.20 miles
The Surgery, Ryefields Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove Worcestershire, B60 4NA
Severn Valley Medical Practice4.27 miles
Lyppard Grange Medical Centre, Ankerage Green, Off Millwood Drive, Warndon Worcester, WR4 0DZ
Dr C Harris & Partners4.53 miles
Barbourne Health Centre, 44 Droitwich Road, Barbourne, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7LH
Dr R Mackichan and Partners4.92 miles
Haresfield Surgery, Turnpike House Medical Centre, 37 Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HG
Dr K A Solesbury & Partners4.94 miles
St Martin`s Gate Surgery, Turnpike House Medical Centre, 37 Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1EZ
Dr K Laidlaw And Partners4.98 miles
Thorneloe Lodge Surgery, 29 Barbourne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1RU
Albany House Surgery - Dr Brotherwood and partners 5.09 miles
Albany House Surgery, Albany Terrace, Barbourne, Worcester, WR1 3DU
Farrier House Surgery5.32 miles
Farrier House, Farrier Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3BH
Spring Gardens Group Medical Practice5.37 miles
Spring Gardens Health Centre, Spring Gardens, Worcester, WR1 2BS
Severn Valley Medical Practice5.84 miles
Henwick Halt Medical Centre, I Ingles Drive, St John`s, Worcester, WR2 5HL
Hospital
BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital0.45 miles
St Andrews Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8DN
Newtown Hospital4.83 miles
Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JG
Aconbury Unit4.83 miles
Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JG
Worcestershire Royal Hospital4.86 miles
Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD
Spire South Bank Hospital6.01 miles
139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3YB
Prince Of Wales Community Hospital7.14 miles
Stourbridge Road, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0BB
Kidderminster Hospital & Treatment Centre9.66 miles
Bewdley Road, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ
Alexandra Hospital10.40 miles
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UB
Pershore Hospital10.67 miles
Queen Elizabeth House, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PS
Malvern Community Hospital11.75 miles
Malvern Community Hospital, 185 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1EX
West Heath Hospital12.79 miles
West Heath Hospital, Rednal Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8HR
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital13.86 miles
The Woodlands, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2AP
West Midlands Hospital14.04 miles
Colman Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2AH
Corbett Hospital14.17 miles
Vicarage Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4JB
Evesham Community Hospital14.94 miles
Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1JT
Selly Oak Hospital15.31 miles
Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6JD
Pharmacy
Corbett Pharmacy0.42 miles
36 Corbett Avenue, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7BE
Droitwich Pharmacy0.47 miles
Ombersley Street East, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8RD
Boots0.62 miles
50 St Andrews Square, Droitwich, WR9 8TJ
St Mary Pharmacy1.07 miles
Farmers Way, Westlands, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9EQ
Nutricia Distribution3.33 miles
Gompels Homeward Pharmacy, Nutricia Ceva Logistics, Wainwright Road, Worcester, WR4 9FA
Giles Pharmacy3.71 miles
20-22 Cranham Drive, Warndon, Worcester, WR4 9PA
Murrays Pharmacy4.06 miles
Elbury Moor Medical Centre, Fairfield Close, Brickfields, Worcester, WR4 9TX
Claines Pharmacy4.31 miles
153 - 155 Ombersley Road, Worcester,, WR3 7BX
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy4.32 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Mill Wood Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 0UJ
Scales Pharmacy4.42 miles
40-42 Astwood Road, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8EZ
Murrays Pharmacy4.57 miles
Barbourne Health Centre, 4 Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7LH
Scales Pharmacy4.92 miles
27 Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood, Worcester, WR5 1NW
Murrays Pharmacy4.92 miles
Turnpike House Medical Centre, 35 Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1HG
Scales Pharmacy5.04 miles
37-38 Upper Tything, Worcester,, WR1 1JZ
Asda Pharmacy5.28 miles
Silver Street, Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2DA
Lloydspharmacy5.37 miles
Spring Gardens Health Ctr, Providence Street, Worcester, WR1 2BS
Leisure
Park
SPRING MEADOW0.78 miles
WESTWOOD PARK (Grade II Listed)1.39 miles
OFFERTON WETLANDS3.21 miles
HANBURY HALL (Grade II Listed)3.35 miles
WARNDON WOODLANDS3.88 miles
LYPPARD GRANGE4.31 miles
GORSE HILL & ELBURY MOUNT4.39 miles
RONKSWOOD HILL MEADOWS4.62 miles
GHELUVELT PARK (Grade II Listed)4.78 miles
HORNHILL MEADOW5.06 miles
WORCESTER WOODS5.12 miles
NUNNERY WOOD5.13 miles
PERRY WOOD5.18 miles
FOSTER'S GREEN MEADOWS5.47 miles
SPETCHLEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.53 miles
LAUGHERNE BROOK6.00 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Euro Garages - Droitwich0.18 miles
Spar Store, Worcester Road, Worcestershire, WR9 8AN
Londis BP Droitwich Service Station0.18 miles
Worcester Road, Droitwich, WR9 7PH
Sainsbury's Drtwch Wrcstr Rd Local0.19 miles
141 - 149 Worcester Road, Droitwich, WR9 8AR
SPAR Droitwich0.30 miles
Spar, 8 Blake Avenue, Worcestershire, WR9 8PQ
SPAR Oakland Avenue0.38 miles
Spar Store, Oakland Avenue, Worcestershire, WR9 7BT
M&S Droitwich Bp0.46 miles
Worcester Road, Droitwich, WR9 8AX
Morrisons Droitwich0.60 miles
Covercroft Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8QU
Tesco Droitwich (Express)0.74 miles
2, Primsland Way Retail Park, Mulberry Tree Hill, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7SS
Waitrose Droitwich0.78 miles
Saltway, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8LB
ALDI Kidderminster Road0.92 miles
Droitwich, WR9 9AY
Costcutter Droitwich1.07 miles
1 Farmers Way, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9EQ
SPAR Fernhill Heath2.52 miles
96 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcestershire, WR3 8RA
Tesco Worcester (Express)3.38 miles
1 Brindley Rd, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9FB
SPAR Warndon3.71 miles
Spar, 4 Cranham Drive, Worcestershire, WR4 9PA
Sainsbury's Blackpole3.76 miles
Windermere Drive, Worcester, WR4 9JN
Lidl WOR-Blackpole Road3.77 miles
Blackpole Road, Worcester, WR3 8SE
Transport
Airport
Birmingham International Airport22.24 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 222.26 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 122.34 miles
Gloucestershire Airport25.19 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport29.77 miles
Bus Stop
Witton Middle School (W)0.03 miles
Old Coach Road (N)0.15 miles
Alexander Avenue (NW)0.17 miles
Old Coach Road (N)0.19 miles
The Oaklands (SW)0.24 miles
Tagwell Road (SE)0.25 miles
The Doverdale Arms (E)0.25 miles
The Doverdale Arms (W)0.27 miles
Long Sling (SE)0.27 miles
The Oaklands (NE)0.27 miles
Long Sling (NW)0.28 miles
York Avenue (E)0.29 miles
Nunnery Avenue (SW)0.29 miles
Nunnery Avenue (NE)0.30 miles
Oakland Avenue (W)0.30 miles
Bower Hill (SE)0.37 miles
Ferry Port
Sharpness Old Docks39.48 miles
Lydney Harbour40.82 miles
Railway Station
Droitwich Spa Rail Station0.53 miles
Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station5.05 miles
Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station5.27 miles
Hartlebury Rail Station5.77 miles
Bromsgrove Rail Station6.32 miles
Kidderminster Rail Station9.22 miles
Redditch Rail Station9.52 miles
Pershore Rail Station9.69 miles
Barnt Green Rail Station9.85 miles
Alvechurch Rail Station9.97 miles
Blakedown Rail Station10.11 miles
Hagley Rail Station11.20 miles
Malvern Link Rail Station11.58 miles
Longbridge Rail Station11.98 miles
Great Malvern Rail Station12.48 miles
Stourbridge Junction Rail Station12.96 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (WR9 8B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment274
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
58, WESTBURY AVENUE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 0RT		£165,000
2025-06-16
terraced
freehold
38, BOWDEN GREEN

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8WZ		£385,000
2025-06-12
detached
freehold
9, LAHN DRIVE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8TQ		£315,000
2025-06-05
detached
freehold
29, MONNOW CLOSE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8TF		£306,000
2025-06-02
detached
freehold
22, WEDGBERROW CLOSE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8RS		£142,000
2025-06-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
11, OLD COACH ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8BB		£235,000
2025-05-22
terraced
freehold
32, ISAACS WAY

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8UZ		£370,000
2025-05-22
detached
freehold
36, TEME CRESCENT

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8UB		£256,000
2025-05-15
semidetached
freehold
13, AVONDALE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8PB		£300,000
2025-05-07
semidetached
freehold
37, SHOWELL GROVE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8UD		£320,000
2025-04-17
semidetached
freehold
52, BRUTON AVENUE
COPCUT
DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 7TE		£462,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
43, MILLER STREET

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8HL		£240,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
11, LEOFRIC COURT
COPCUT
DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 7GQ		£142,500
2025-03-28
terraced
leasehold
NORBURY HOUSE (FLAT 317), FRIAR STREET

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8EB		£105,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
18, WILLETS ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 7QY		£315,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
5, THE PARKLANDS

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 7DG		£293,000
2025-03-27
semidetached
freehold
27, FABRICIUS AVENUE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8RR		£330,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
4, RUSHY CLOSE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8TA		£197,500
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
16B, ST NICHOLAS STREET

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8HS		£226,000
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
38, STALLS FARM ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8JJ		£210,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
2, CORBETT STREET

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 7BQ		£530,000
2025-03-20
detached
freehold
15, CLIFFORD ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8UR		£515,000
2025-01-17
detached
freehold
35, MANNING ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8HW		£220,000
2025-01-17
terraced
freehold
11, HOME PIECE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 0RD		£210,000
2024-12-13
terraced
freehold
5, CHAWSON ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8BN		£190,000
2024-12-06
semidetached
freehold
50, CORBETT AVENUE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 7BH		£475,000
2024-11-14
semidetached
freehold
14, ELGAR CRESCENT

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 7SP		£470,000
2024-11-14
detached
freehold
UNIT 1, TOLLEY WAY
COPCUT
DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 7HP		£600,000
2024-08-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
35, ALEXANDER AVENUE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8NH		£440,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
12, OMBERSLEY ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8JE		£340,000
2025-03-18
semidetached
freehold
9, SHOWELL GREEN

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8UE		£387,500
2025-03-17
detached
freehold
2, WESTCROFT COURT

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8JX		£103,000
2025-03-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
36, CLIFFORD ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8UR		£570,000
2025-03-04
detached
freehold
29, PRINCES AVENUE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 7DE		£242,000
2025-02-17
terraced
freehold
THE LARCHES (APARTMENT 2), WORCESTER ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8AJ		£185,000
2025-02-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
20, ST ANDREWS CLOSE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8RE		£145,000
2025-02-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
4, WYE CLOSE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8TE		£400,000
2025-02-13
detached
freehold
33, LAWLEY WAY

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8FB		£465,000
2025-02-07
detached
freehold
12, THE OAKLANDS

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8AD		£390,000
2025-02-06
detached
freehold
218, WORCESTER ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8AY		£800,000
2025-01-31
detached
freehold
2, REVEREND CLOSE
COPCUT
DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 7GU		£365,000
2025-01-24
detached
freehold
NORBURY HOUSE (FLAT 223), FRIAR STREET

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8EB		£110,000
2025-01-24
flatmaisonette
leasehold
34, SEVERNDALE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8PE		£276,000
2025-01-20
detached
freehold
12, CHURCHILL AVENUE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8NP		£352,500
2025-01-20
detached
freehold
19, WENSLEYDALE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8PF		£300,000
2025-01-17
semidetached
freehold
8, WYE CLOSE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8TE		£400,000
2025-01-16
detached
freehold
NORBURY HOUSE (FLAT 321), FRIAR STREET

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8EB		£92,500
2024-12-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
1, BLAKE AVENUE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8NN		£300,000
2025-01-24
semidetached
freehold
47, OLD COACH ROAD

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8BE		£435,000
2025-01-24
detached
freehold
26, TRENT CLOSE

DROITWICH
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 8TL		£185,555
2025-01-06
terraced
freehold
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