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About

West ward encompasses a largely residential area on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills. The layout is defined by steep, winding roads like West Malvern Road, which follows the contour of the hillside. Housing consists primarily of Victorian and Edwardian properties, along with more modern developments, built into the dramatic incline. The area offers direct pedestrian access onto the hills themselves via numerous public footpaths.

The local environment is heavily shaped by its geography, with many homes and gardens enjoying panoramic views across the Severn Valley towards the Cotswolds. A notable feature is the presence of several natural springs and wells, historically linked to Malvern's spa heritage, which still feed into the local landscape. Community life centres around a few local shops, pubs, and the St. James' Church, serving the ward's population.

Area overview

On average West has low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West is £54,214 per year. There are 2 schools in West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in West

Median price£297,500
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £400K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 (about £328 per square foot) in West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£423,750£342
Semi-Detached28£288,000£313
Terraced17£215,000£311
Flats7£180,000£328

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£154,750£221,500£160,750
2017£300,000£141,000£232,000£177,000
2018£366,000£137,000£225,250£178,000
2019£372,500£151,000£223,000£180,000
2020£385,000£159,000£245,000£192,500
2021£372,500£164,500£239,650£200,000
2022£512,813£149,500£295,000£212,375
2023£487,000£155,750£310,000£227,500
2024£450,000£165,000£312,500£227,500
2025£415,000£170,000£285,500£212,500
2026£450,000£237,500£370,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247£203£199£213
2017£263£221£216£232
2018£249£217£236£259
2019£259£220£250£242
2020£288£238£248£253
2021£282£236£258£268
2022£362£244£302£321
2023£336£257£320£264
2024£341£268£270£320
2025£372£284£306£319
2026£320£360£285£335
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about West

What is the average house price in West?

The median sale price in West is £297,500 (about £328 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West?

West has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West?

West scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West sits around rank 24,290 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West?

The average household income in West is around £54,214 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West?

West is represented by 2 elected councillors: John Raine (Green Party) and Natalie Maria McVey (Green Party).

All postcodes in West

WR141QY

Nursery Road

WR144LX

North Malvern Road

WR144NA

West Malvern Road

WR141YG

Buttercup Walk

WR141LA

Beverley Way

WR141WB

Howey Close

WR144BA

West Malvern Road

WR141JZ

Kinnersley Road

WR144NF

West Malvern Road

WR144PT

North Hill Gardens

WR141QE

Cowleigh Road

WR141SJ

Hill View Road

WR141PH

Cowleigh Bank

WR144NW

Old Hollow

WR144LY

Belvoir Bank

WR144BG

West Malvern Road

WR141GN

Tanglewood Heights

WR141BN

Fern Drive

WR144BP

Montpelier Road

WR144NQ

West Malvern Road

WR141FX

Pinnacle Way

WR141FS

Chase End Close

WR141EN

Randell Road

WR135HL

Cowleigh Park

WR141QW

Cowleigh Road

WR141RA

Larchfield Close

WR141PU

Albion Road

WR144ND

West Malvern Road

WR141PB

Belmont Road

WR141QN

Cowleigh Road

WR144BS

Montpelier Road

WR141PX

Albion Walk

WR135HJ

Cowleigh Park

WR141UZ

Hospital Road

WR141UN

Redwing Close

WR141RE

Hillview Drive

WR144BU

Mathon Road

WR141JL

Leigh Sinton Road

WR141GX

Biggin Hill Close

WR144BL

De Walden Road

WR141TG

Cowleigh Road

WR141QT

Blackmore Road

WR144BD

West Malvern Road

WR135HN

Cowleigh Park

WR141PR

Sayers Avenue

WR141AF

Leigh Sinton Road

WR141FJ

Hill View Road

WR141NX

Gibson Grove

WR141JN

Leigh Sinton Road

WR141LB

Leigh Sinton Road

WR141PT

Cales Avenue

WR144LT

North Malvern Road

WR141QP

Cowleigh Bank

WR144BX

Lower Road

WR141SN

Damson Close

WR141LL

Swinyard Road

WR141SR

Hill View Road

WR141FR

Vale Close

WR141FT

Broad Down Close

WR144BY

Lower Road

WR144DF

Croft Bank

WR141QG

Trinity Bank

WR141BX

Leigh Sinton Road

WR144BN

Westminster Bank

WR141QU

Hawkwood Close

WR144DL

Brockhill Road

WR144NP

Old Hollow

WR144BH

Park Road

WR141AQ

Skylark Rise

WR141FZ

Hill View Road

WR141JW

Leigh Sinton Road

WR141PN

Belmont Road

WR144BW

Croft Bank

WR141LW

Mark Close

WR144NB

West Malvern Road

WR141JT

Richards Close

WR144NE

Lamb Bank

WR141JS

Bradley Drive

WR141SX

Hill View Road

WR141FG

Swinyard Road

WR141RB

Clayfield Drive

WR135HB

Crumpton Hill Road

WR144BT

Lower Montpelier Road

WR141PL

Belmont Road

WR141QJ

Hornyold Avenue

WR141QQ

Hornyold Road

WR141QH

Hornyold Road

WR141JU

Westward Road

WR141NR

Buttercup Walk

WR141UW

Field Fare Close

WR141GU

Swinyard Road

WR141UP

Half Key

WR141GW

Swinyard Road

WR141PW

Broadlands Drive

WR141QX

Blackmore Road

WR144NG

West Malvern Road

WR141FQ

Sugarloaf Close

WR144AZ

West Malvern Road

WR141QR

Cowleigh Bank

WR141QZ

Woodbury Rise