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Malvern Wells & Priory

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About

Malvern Wells & Priory sits on the lower eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills, centred around the historic Priory Church. The area is primarily residential, with Victorian and Edwardian villas set among steep, wooded lanes that climb from the town centre. The Wells themselves, natural springs, are a focal point, with several ornate water spouts and a pump room.

The landscape is defined by its proximity to the hills, with many footpaths leading directly onto the common and hillside. The Priory Gatehouse and Abbey Gateway are surviving medieval structures, while the large parish church anchors the area. Local shops and services are clustered along the Wells Road, serving the immediate community.

Area overview

On average Malvern Wells & Priory has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Malvern Wells & Priory is £56,728 per year. There are 4 schools in Malvern Wells & Priory: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Malvern Wells & Priory is home to around 7,404 people, with a population density of about 575.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Malvern Wells & Priory Population
7,404
Population density
575.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.23(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.97(+20%)
Shoplifting
7.97(-8%)
Burglary
4.73(+17%)
Public order
4.59(-24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,591
89%
Other White
309
4.17%
Chinese
82
1.11%
Irish
66
0.89%
Other Asian
63
0.85%
Total population: 7,406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,197
49.44%
Level 3 (A level)
934
14.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
854
13.21%
No qualifications
582
9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
433
6.7%
Total 16+ residents: 6,467

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,729
50.59%
Owns with a mortgage
737
21.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
652
19.08%
Other social rented
183
5.35%
Other forms of private rent
79
2.31%
Total households: 3,418

Property prices in Malvern Wells & Priory

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Malvern Wells & Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £1,015,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Malvern Wells & Priory in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Malvern Wells & Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached41£502,000£3,787
Flats35£275,000£3,186
Semi-Detached17£375,000£3,580
Terraced10£255,250£3,194

10 years median price trend in Malvern Wells & Priory

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Malvern Wells & Priory.

All postcodes in Malvern Wells & Priory

WR144PS

The Moorlands

WR143AA

Albert Road North

WR149LS

Great Malvern

WR142GE

Victoria Road

WR143HR

Firs Close

WR144JP

Hancocks Lane

WR142BF

Albert Road North

WR144RE

Queens Drive

WR143HJ

Abbey Road

WR143BN

Tibberton Road

WR142TY

Davenham Close

WR144RP

Wells Road

WR142FS

Church Street

WR142YS

Abbey Road

WR141WQ

Abbey Road

WR142AN

Church Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.