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Overview

Postcode WR14 1BZ is located in an urban city, within the Link ward of Malvern Hills in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Malvern Link area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Malvern Link is £50,023 per year. The nearest station is Malvern Link, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Malvern Link has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Malvern Link has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Malvern Link is £50,023 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR14 1BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Malvern Link near WR14 1BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Malvern Link located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR14 1BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Malvern Link

N/A

Walking directions to Malvern Link

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
1,241.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.31(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.91(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.36(+1%)
Burglary
3.68(-9%)
Public order
3.68(-39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
359
94.47%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
6
1.58%
Other White
6
1.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.79%
Irish
2
0.53%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
40.06%
No qualifications
60
18.63%
Level 3 (A level)
47
14.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.21%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
46.84%
Owns with a mortgage
43
27.22%
Other social rented
18
11.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.49%
Shared ownership
4
2.53%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Link

Median price£285,750
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £365K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £285,750 (about £304 per square foot) in Link area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Link over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£386,250£347
Semi-Detached34£320,000£302
Terraced23£225,000£305
Flats19£135,000£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Link

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Link.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,500£101,000£225,000£165,000
2017£282,275£122,000£229,975£169,950
2018£290,500£134,000£233,750£171,000
2019£282,500£127,000£226,500£187,500
2020£338,000£143,500£243,000£184,250
2021£376,000£195,000£260,000£203,750
2022£403,000£159,500£290,000£222,500
2023£395,000£135,000£300,000£200,000
2024£367,500£170,000£292,500£225,000
2025£380,388£140,000£285,000£210,000
2026£385,000£135,000£330,000£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Link.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Link.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£182£209£205
2017£255£196£222£212
2018£285£205£235£220
2019£270£205£248£232
2020£274£205£264£228
2021£299£249£264£245
2022£313£203£304£282
2023£303£213£300£246
2024£334£256£304£265
2025£343£191£306£295
2026£341£199£280£313
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Link.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 202558, Wheelbarrow Way, Malvern, WR14 1YLDetachedFreehold£520,000
06 Aug 202518, Summerfield Road, Malvern, WR14 1EADetachedFreehold£425,000
29 May 202516, Summerfield Road, Malvern, WR14 1EADetachedFreehold£335,000
21 Jul 20258, Seymour Court, Malvern, WR14 1EWTerracedFreehold£215,000
21 Oct 202523, Marlborough Gardens, Malvern, WR14 1EHTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the WR14 1BZ postcode area, located within Malvern Link, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR14 1BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miSecondaryDyson Perrins CofE AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySomers Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR14 1BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR14 1BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondis214-216 Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1AGWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLondis285 Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1ABWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLidlWorcester Road, Malvern Hills, WR14 1AGWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miCo-op Food162 Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1AAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miMorrisonsRoman Way, Malvern Hills, WR14 1PZWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Malvern Hills district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,562

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WR14 1BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fran Victory

Link - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Kwai Hung Chan

Link - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Neville Mills

Link - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Harriett Baldwin

West Worcestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictMalvern HillsE07000235
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest WorcestershireE14001579
WardLinkE05015389
ParishMalvernE04010325
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Malvern LinkE02006713
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Malvern Hills 004AE01032194
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR14 1BZ

Is WR14 1BZ (Malvern Link) safe?

The area around WR14 1BZ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WR14 1BZ?

The median sale price around WR14 1BZ in Malvern Link is £285,750 (about £304 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR14 1BZ?

There are 5 schools close to WR14 1BZ, including St Matthias Church of England Primary School, Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (Good) and Somers Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WR14 1BZ?

The closest station to WR14 1BZ is Malvern Link, about 1,024 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR14 1BZ?

WR14 1BZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,456 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR14 1BZ (Malvern Link) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Worcestershire covering WR14 1BZ is Harriett Baldwin (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Fran Victory (Green Party), Kwai Hung Chan (Independent) and Neville Mills (Liberal Democrats).