The Malvern Hills district is located in the West Midlands, covering parts of Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Gloucestershire. The area is known for its distinctive ridge of hills, which stretch for about 13 kilometers and reach heights of over 400 meters. The hills are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. The district includes towns such as Great Malvern, Malvern Link, and Upton-upon-Severn, each with their own character and history.
The region has a mix of rural and semi-urban landscapes, with farmland, woodlands, and the River Severn running through parts of the district. The Malvern Hills provide scenic views and are a key feature of the local geography. The area has historical ties to the spa industry, with Malvern once being a popular destination for its spring waters. Today, it remains a quiet, picturesque part of the West Midlands, with a focus on outdoor recreation and conservation.
Area overview
On average Malvern Hills has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Malvern Hills is £45,348 per year. There are 48 schools in Malvern Hills: 36 primary (4 Outstanding and 25 Good) and 5 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).
Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Malvern Hills Population
79,486
Population density
137.7 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
74,197
93.34%
Other White
1,982
2.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
470
0.59%
Irish
391
0.49%
Indian
300
0.38%
Total population: 79,487
Religion
Christian
42,846
53.9%
No religion
30,310
38.13%
Not answered
4,955
6.23%
Other religion
407
0.51%
Muslim
386
0.49%
Total population: 79,486
Education (age 16+)
Level 4+ (Degree)
26,021
38.77%
Level 3 (A level)
10,781
16.06%
No qualifications
9,778
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9,379
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5,781
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 67,120
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
35,155
52.37%
Retired
20,998
31.28%
Student
2,665
3.97%
Looking after home or family
2,437
3.63%
Long-term sick or disabled
2,225
3.31%
Total 16+ residents: 67,122
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
15,753
45.15%
Owns with a mortgage
9,020
25.85%
Other social rented
4,248
12.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
3,896
11.17%
Other forms of private rent
757
2.17%
Total households: 34,889
Housing type
Detached
15,441
44.25%
Semi-detached
10,869
31.15%
Terraced
3,891
11.15%
Purpose-built flat
2,731
7.83%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
805
2.31%
Total households: 34,892
Property prices in Malvern Hills
Based on 1,068 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Malvern Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Malvern Hills 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 Malvern Hills over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
499
£440,000
£281,800
£355,000
£561,500
£795,500
Flats
75
£175,000
£78,500
£140,000
£275,000
£406,000
Semi-Detached
348
£285,500
£180,000
£249,959
£320,996
£454,875
Terraced
146
£235,000
£138,125
£203,250
£267,875
£350,000
10 years median price trend
in Malvern Hills
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Malvern Hills.
