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Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

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About

Colwall, Cradley, and Wellington Heath form a rural area on the eastern edge of Herefordshire, bordering the Malvern Hills. The landscape is defined by rolling farmland, orchards, and pockets of woodland, with the distinct ridge of the hills providing a constant western backdrop. Settlements are small and scattered, centred around villages with historic churches and traditional stone or brick houses. The area is primarily agricultural, with a network of quiet lanes and public footpaths connecting farms and hamlets.

The local economy has longstanding connections to farming and horticulture, particularly fruit growing. The former Colwall Park Hotel, now a residential complex, hints at the area's past as a quiet destination for visitors to the Malverns. A specific local feature is the natural spring at St. Peter's Well in Colwall, historically associated with healing. Community life focuses on village halls, pubs, and local events, maintaining a quiet, settled character distinct from the more tourist-centred towns directly on the Malvern Hills.

Area overview

On average Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath is £59,535 per year. There are 6 schools in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath is home to around 5,799 people, with a population density of about 73.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath Population
5,799
Population density
73.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.52(-72%)
Burglary
4.31(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.45(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.28(-71%)
Other theft
2.76(-52%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,346
92.17%
Other White
259
4.47%
Irish
36
0.62%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
30
0.52%
Other
26
0.45%
Total population: 5,800

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,396
47.36%
Level 3 (A level)
701
13.86%
No qualifications
664
13.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
574
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
373
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 5,059

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,342
52.96%
Owns with a mortgage
592
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
256
10.1%
Other social rented
224
8.84%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.76%
Total households: 2,534

Property prices in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £960,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£527,500
Flats3£240,000
Semi-Detached15£325,000
Terraced1£509,500

10 years median price trend in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath.

All postcodes in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR65AH

Hook Lane

HR81LZ

Ochre Hill

WR135HX

Chapel Lane

WR135JH

Ridgeway Cross

WR136PR

Walwyn Road

WR144DJ

The Purlieu

HR81HD

Hope End

HR81JU

Pow Green

HR81JY

Hope End

HR81NE

Ledbury Road

HR81QE

Hope End

WR135JT

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR136AZ

Stone Court

WR136QW

Crescent Road

WR135JZ

Huntingdon

WR136EA

Evendine Lane

WR136HQ

Hope End

HR81QA

Aylescroft

HR81QF

Hope End

HR81QL

Hope End

HR81QW

Hope End

WR135PW

Church Farm Barns

WR136EG

Walwyn Road

WR136HB

Old Church Road

WR144DX

Croft Bank

HR81HE

Stanley Hill

HR81LX

The Common

HR81QQ

Hope End

HR81QU

Forge Bank

WR135JA

Bosbury Road

WR136QA

Walwyn Road

HR81QX

Upper Court Road

WR135JJ

Ridgeway Cross

WR135NW

Stiffords Bridge

WR135PP

South End Lane

WR136EP

Mathon Road

HR81JG

Raycomb Lane

WR136RJ

Taylour Close

WR136PN

Chase Road

WR136QN

The Crescent

HR81LS

Horse Road

WR135LQ

Brookside

WR135AN

Fairlea Close

WR135HY

Chapel Lane

WR136HH

Hope End

WR136HL

Flapgate Lane

WR136HR

British Camp Road

HR81NW

Hope End

WR136ET

Old Church Road

WR136QD

Broadwood Drive

HR81FD

Dowdings Close

WR135HP

Crumpton Hill Road

WR136JZ

Walwyn Road

WR135EW

Halesend

WR135NH

Vinesend Lane

WR136JE

Elms Drive

WR136PL

Walwyn Road

WR136PU

Walwyn Road

WR136PY

Chase Road

WR136QF

Harbour Drive

WR135HA

Birchwood Lane

HR81QB

Hope End

HR81JT

Hope End

WR135ES

Batchcombe Lane

WR135PE

Smiths Green

WR136EE

Walwyn Road

WR135PD

Hope End

WR136PT

Walwyn Road

WR65EJ

Coombe Lane

HR81LR

Floyds Lane

WR135EP

Bearswood

WR136HG

Hope End

WR136JU

Evendine Mews

HR81HB

Bowley Lane

HR81JW

Moat Cottages

WR135EX

Batchcombe Lane

WR135JQ

Ridgeway Cross

WR135JS

Ridgeway Cross

WR135NJ

Vines Lane

WR136HT

Stone Drive

WR135LF

Chapel Lane

WR135LJ

Upper Churchfields

WR135NA

Chockbury Lane

WR136EJ

Yewtree Close

WR136PS

Shelsley Drive

WR136RH

Meadow Walk

HR81LU

The Common

WR135HZ

Westfields

HR81NU

Oak Tree Close

HR81JL

Hope End

HR81NG

Church Lane

HR81PZ

Southfield Lane

WR135PA

Hope End

WR135PR

Moorend Cross

WR136DL

Chase Road

WR136FB

Fishleys Orchard

HR81QS

Hope End

WR135JN

Bromyard Road

WR135JY

Tanhouse Lane

WR136PX

Walwyn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.