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WR14 1GU

Swinyard Road

West

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Overview

Postcode WR14 1GU is located in an urban city, within the West ward of Malvern Hills in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Malvern area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Malvern is £54,214 per year. The nearest station is Malvern Link, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

North Malvern has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,416 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

North Malvern has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in North Malvern is £54,214 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

North Malvern near WR14 1GU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR14 1GU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Malvern Link

N/A

Walking directions to Malvern Link

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
1,590.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.55(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.2(-24%)
Shoplifting
2.14(-75%)
Burglary
1.78(-56%)
Public order
1.78(-71%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
89.97%
Other White
15
5.02%
Indian
3
1%
African
2
0.67%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.67%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
47.27%
Level 3 (A level)
47
21.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.82%
No qualifications
21
9.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
30%
Owns outright
28
21.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.69%
Other social rented
19
14.62%
Shared ownership
16
12.31%
Total households: 130

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1GU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1GU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 2025139, Swinyard Road, Malvern, WR14 1GWSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
17 Apr 20266, Sayers Avenue, Malvern, WR14 1PRDetachedFreehold£425,000
17 Dec 202535, Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, WR14 1JNDetachedFreehold£286,000
26 Jun 20255, Hollybush Close, Malvern, WR14 1FNDetachedFreehold£479,950
11 Sept 20252, Jubilee Way, Malvern, WR14 1FHOtherFreehold£385,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR14 1GU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryDyson Perrins CofE AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySomers Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNorthleigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR14 1GU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR14 1GU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalButtercup Walk, Malvern Hills, WR14 1YGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCharliesLeigh Sinton Road, Malvern Hills, WR14 1JLWalking directions to Charlies
0.3 miEKS NewagentsAlbert Park Road, Malvern Hills, WR14 1RRWalking directions to EKS Newagents
0.4 miLondisLechmere Crescent, Malvern Hills, WR14 1GGWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miCo-op FoodGreenfields Road, Malvern Hills, WR14 1TPWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 1GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Raine

West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Natalie Maria McVey

West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Harriett Baldwin

West Worcestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictMalvern HillsE07000235
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest WorcestershireE14001579
WardWestE05015397
ParishMalvernE04010325
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North MalvernE02006715
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Malvern Hills 006BE01032189
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2011-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WR14 1GU

Is WR14 1GU (North Malvern) safe?

The area around WR14 1GU records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near WR14 1GU?

The median sale price around WR14 1GU in North Malvern is £297,500 (about £328 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR14 1GU?

There are 5 schools close to WR14 1GU, including Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (Good), Somers Park Primary School (Good) and Northleigh CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WR14 1GU?

The closest station to WR14 1GU is Malvern Link, about 1,195 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR14 1GU?

WR14 1GU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,416 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WR14 1GU (North Malvern) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Worcestershire covering WR14 1GU is Harriett Baldwin (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Raine (Green Party) and Natalie Maria McVey (Green Party).