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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 23 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
23
Deprivation level
4/10
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
11.38(-71%)
Burglary
4.48(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.45(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.28(-55%)
Other theft
1.55(-73%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,500,000.

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
Terraced3£470,000
Semi-Detached21£315,000
Flats4£275,000
Detached47£545,000

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

HR81JG

Raycomb Lane

WR136ES

Redland Drive

WR136RL

Limetree Gardens

WR135HP

Crumpton Hill Road

WR65AH

Hook Lane

WR136EL

Walwyn Road

HR81PR

Hope End

WR65EJ

Coombe Lane

WR135JP

Bromyard Road

WR135LB

Beech Close

WR136JZ

Walwyn Road

WR135JU

Hereford Road

WR135HA

Birchwood Lane

HR81NH

Lower Southfield Lane

WR135PW

Church Farm Barns

HR81JJ

Raycomb Lane

WR136JE

Elms Drive

WR135NH

Vinesend Lane

HR81HA

Hope End

HR81JP

Hope End

WR135PD

Hope End

WR136QT

Walwyn Road

WR135LE

Brookside

WR136EB

Green Close

HR81NG

Church Lane

WR136HD

Mill Lane

WR136RJ

Taylour Close

HR81NU

Oak Tree Close

WR136EJ

Yewtree Close

WR136HB

Old Church Road

HR81QA

Aylescroft

WR136NR

Lockyear Close

WR135HF

Crumpton Hill Road

HR81NQ

Pegs Farm Bungalows

WR136QZ

Stone Close

WR136HT

Stone Drive

HR81LU

The Common

WR136HQ

Hope End

HR81NE

Ledbury Road

WR135EY

Bishops Frome & Cradley

HR81QX

Upper Court Road

WR136QL

Stone Drive

WR136PT

Walwyn Road

HR81PS

Forge Bank

WR135PR

Moorend Cross

WR135NW

Stiffords Bridge

WR136QA

Walwyn Road

HR81NA

Church Lane

HR81QP

Hope End

WR135JB

Stoney Cross

WR136PW

Chase Road

HR81JY

Hope End

WR136DR

Evendine Lane

WR136HG

Hope End

WR136QD

Broadwood Drive

WR135EN

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135JJ

Ridgeway Cross

WR136RR

Colwall Gardens

WR144EH

Beacon Road

WR136EA

Evendine Lane

WR135LL

Fincher's Corner

WR136QG

Walwyn Road

WR136PL

Walwyn Road

WR136EF

Elms Drive

WR135AN

Fairlea Close

WR144EL

West Malvern Road

HR81JN

Slatchwood Cottages

WR136QJ

Stone Drive

WR135JL

Bromyard Road

WR135EZ

Birchwood

WR135HW

Cowleigh Park

WR136QF

Harbour Drive

WR136PX

Walwyn Road

WR135PP

South End Lane

WR135JQ

Ridgeway Cross

WR135LG

Vinesend Lane

WR135LH

Rectory Lane

WR135HE

Crumpton Hill Road

WR135AL

Old School Close

HR81QN

Hope End

WR136DU

Hope End

WR136RE

Spring Close

WR136QN

The Crescent

HR81HD

Hope End

WR136PZ

Walwyn Road

WR136PP

Ballards Drive

HR81NF

Burtons Lane

HR81NL

Cold Green Bungalows

WR136DW

Jubilee Drive

WR135HR

Malvern Road

WR135JA

Bosbury Road

WR136HU

Old Orchard Lane

HR81QQ

Hope End

HR81LP

Horse Road

WR135LZ

Old Tanhouse Lane

WR135NF

Brookside

WR135PB

Southend Lane

HR81QW

Hope End

WR136EH

Stowe Lane

HR81JT

Hope End

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.