Market outlook for WR9
Key indicators for buyers
The WR9 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-5.0%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 10.7x in 2021 to 8.9x today.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Wychavon area
A home in Wychavon costs 8.9x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 10.7x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Wychavon area
Average monthly rent in Wychavon is £921, up 1.6% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Wychavon price of £340,563 with a 25% deposit (£85k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,344 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses WR9 avg. price with Wychavon rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,344) are £423 more than renting (£921). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £85k — it would take around 19 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
FLAT 7, BRUMMEL COURT, WORCESTER ROAD, WYCHBOLD WR9 0DF | Flat/Maisonette | £97,500 | 23 Jan 2026 |
64, SHOWELL GROVE WR9 8UD | Detached | £430,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
18, IMPNEY WAY WR9 7EJ | Detached | £480,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
81, WITTON AVENUE WR9 8PA | Semi-detached | £325,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
5, BAGEHOTT CLOSE WR9 8UJ | Terraced | £555,000 | 8 Jan 2026 |
8, COPPICE WAY WR9 9JB | Detached | £267,000 | 7 Jan 2026 |
2, AMPHLETT COURT, HADZOR WR9 7ET | Terraced |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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