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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

WR136QL

Stone Drive

WR135HW

Cowleigh Park

WR136DU

Hope End

WR136PP

Ballards Drive

WR135JR

Wells Lane

WR136QT

Walwyn Road

HR81QD

Hook Lane

HR81NF

Burtons Lane

HR82SJ

Hope End

WR135NF

Brookside

HR81QP

Hope End

WR135EN

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135ER

Batchcombe Lane

WR136HW

Chances Pitch

WR135LL

Fincher's Corner

WR136QB

Chase Road

HR81LY

The Common

WR135JB

Stoney Cross

WR136QJ

Stone Drive

WR136QX

Walwyn Road

HR81QR

Hope End

WR135NB

Credenleigh

WR135NY

Lane End

WR136DX

Evendine Lane

WR136QH

Station Drive

WR135NX

South End Lane

WR135PF

Harcourt Road

WR136HD

Mill Lane

WR136FA

Covent Gardens

WR136RG

Chevenham Close

WR144EJ

West Malvern Road

WR135LT

Bosbury Road

WR135LZ

Old Tanhouse Lane

WR136DQ

Jubilee Drive

WR136QR

Parkside

HR81LT

The Common

HR81ND

Ledbury Road

HR81QN

Hope End

WR136PZ

Walwyn Road

WR135ND

Pixiefields

WR136DW

Jubilee Drive

WR136RD

Ballard Close

WR135LP

Finchers Corner

WR136HE

Mill Lane

HR81JH

Church Lane

HR81JQ

Loxtor Villas

HR81NB

Floyds Lane

WR136EB

Green Close

WR136EU

Cowl Barn Lane

WR136EY

Brockhill Road

WR136QZ

Stone Close

WR136DN

Jubilee Drive

WR136ER

Mathon Road

WR136QU

Brookside

WR136QY

Ballards Drive

WR135LU

Tanhouse Lane

WR136BB

Kingsbrooke

WR135LE

Brookside

WR136EZ

Old Church Road

HR81PX

Hope End

WR135NR

Ridgeway Cross

WR136HA

Orlin Road

WR136HY

Brookmill Close

HR81PY

Hope End

WR135JF

Coombe Lane

WR136RA

Oak Drive

HR81JP

Hope End

HR81JS

Hope End

HR81LP

Horse Road

WR135JX

Tanhouse Lane

WR136RF

Hill View Close

WR144DP

Park Lane

HR81JX

Norbridge Cottages

WR135HR

Malvern Road

WR136ED

Walwyn Road

WR135HT

Chapel Orchard

WR135JE

Greenhill

WR136ES

Redland Drive

WR136EQ

Mill Lane

WR136QQ

Broadwood Park

HR81NA

Church Lane

WR135LG

Vinesend Lane

WR135LW

South End Lane

WR136HS

Chase Road

WR136PW

Chase Road

HR81NP

Staplow Cottages

WR135ET

The Farleys

WR136DR

Evendine Lane

WR136EX

Brockhill Road

WR144EH

Beacon Road

WR135LA

Oaklands

WR135LB

Beech Close

WR136QS

Albert Road

HR81QG

Hope End

WR135NG

Buryfields Estate

WR135NN

Stiffords Bridge

WR136HF

Hope End

WR136NR

Lockyear Close

WR135HF

Crumpton Hill Road

WR135JD

Ridgeway Cross

Data Sources

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