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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

WR136RG

Chevenham Close

HR81LY

The Common

WR136DY

Evendine Lane

WR136QB

Chase Road

WR144DP

Park Lane

WR136QR

Parkside

HR81LZ

Ochre Hill

HR81LT

The Common

WR136QP

Walwyn Road

WR136EP

Mathon Road

WR135JH

Ridgeway Cross

WR144EJ

West Malvern Road

WR135NJ

Vines Lane

WR135NY

Lane End

WR135LD

Sycamore Close

WR135JD

Ridgeway Cross

WR136QY

Ballards Drive

WR135ET

The Farleys

WR135PS

Hope End

HR82SJ

Hope End

WR135LY

Hope End

WR136HJ

Flapgate Lane

HR81NJ

Lower Cold Green Cottages

WR136EX

Brockhill Road

HR81PU

Hope End

WR136PS

Shelsley Drive

WR136PY

Chase Road

HR81QL

Hope End

WR135JT

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135HZ

Westfields

WR135LS

Chockbury Lane

WR135EX

Batchcombe Lane

WR135JY

Tanhouse Lane

WR136PN

Chase Road

WR135NA

Chockbury Lane

HR81JR

Hope End

WR136HY

Brookmill Close

WR136JU

Evendine Mews

HR81JX

Norbridge Cottages

WR136HS

Chase Road

WR136RH

Meadow Walk

WR135JE

Greenhill

HR81NN

Heywood Lane

WR144EW

West Malvern Road

WR135LQ

Brookside

WR136DQ

Jubilee Drive

HR81NP

Staplow Cottages

WR135NP

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135HT

Chapel Orchard

WR135NB

Credenleigh

WR136QW

Crescent Road

WR135ND

Pixiefields

WR144DJ

The Purlieu

WR135PG

Harcourt Road

WR136RN

Station Yard Industrial Estate

WR135LF

Chapel Lane

WR135LA

Oaklands

WR135PF

Harcourt Road

WR135JR

Wells Lane

WR136QE

Walwyn Road

HR81ND

Ledbury Road

WR135NL

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135PA

Hope End

HR82SL

Shilo Cottages

HR81JL

Hope End

WR135LR

Bishops Frome & Cradley

HR81HZ

Hope End

HR81QB

Hope End

Data Sources

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