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 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% 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 £45,343 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
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Malvern Hills Population
79,486
Population density
137.7 per km²
Demographics
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
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
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
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
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
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 1,022 recent sales, the median property price is £322,748 in Malvern Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £1,600,000.
