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WR14 1JB

Somers Road

Link

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Detailed insights for WR14 1JB

Overview

Postcode WR14 1JB is located in an urban city, within the Link area of Malvern Hills in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Malvern Link area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Malvern Link is £50,023 per year. The median sale price in Link is £284,000 (around £297 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,250 and £365,000. The nearest station is Malvern Link, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Malvern Link has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,316 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Malvern Link has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from WR14 1JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Malvern Link near WR14 1JB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR14 1JB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Malvern Link

N/A

Walking directions to Malvern Link

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WR14 1JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
179
Population density
2,567.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
8.25(-23%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.56(-80%)
Public order
3.44(-43%)
Burglary
2.75(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.75(-62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
95.53%
Caribbean
3
1.68%
Other
2
1.12%
Chinese
1
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.56%
Total population: 179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
34.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
15.03%
No qualifications
25
14.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
14.45%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
56.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.17%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.03%
Other social rented
11
8.03%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Link

Median price: £284,000
Price per sq ft: £297
Sales (last 12 months): 115
Typical range (middle 50%): £196K – £365K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £284,000 (about £297 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
Detached31£385,000£396
Semi-Detached36£325,000£302
Terraced25£225,000£284
Flats23£135,000£198

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£380,000£149,500£330,000£222,500
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£218£306£295
2026£402£199£299£284
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 202641, Highfield Road, Malvern, WR14 1HZDetachedFreehold£575,000
30 Mar 202668, Quest Hills Road, Malvern, WR14 1RNTerracedFreehold£238,000
26 Jun 20265, College Mews, Malvern, WR14 1JDFlatsLeasehold£161,000
01 Dec 20252, Dalbury Close, Malvern, WR14 1HUDetachedFreehold£273,000
15 Oct 2025Flat 4, Express Buildings, 2A, Howsell Road, Malvern, WR14 1TFFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the WR14 1JB postcode area, located within Malvern Link, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WR14 1JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimarySomers Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WR14 1JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR14 1JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisLechmere Crescent, Malvern Hills, WR14 1GGWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCo-op Food162 Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1AAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miEKS NewagentsAlbert Park Road, Malvern Hills, WR14 1RRWalking directions to EKS Newagents
0.4 miLondis285 Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1ABWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCharliesLeigh Sinton Road, Malvern Hills, WR14 1JLWalking directions to Charlies

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Malvern Hills district.

Band A£1,634
Band B£1,906
Band C£2,179
Band D£2,451
Band E£2,996
Band F£3,540
Band G£4,085
Band H£4,902

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 1JB, 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 004DE01032197
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR14 1JB

Is WR14 1JB (Malvern Link) safe?

The area around WR14 1JB records about 23 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near WR14 1JB?

The median sale price around WR14 1JB in Link is £284,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR14 1JB?

There are 6 schools close to WR14 1JB, including St Matthias Church of England Primary School (Good), Somers Park Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WR14 1JB?

The closest station to WR14 1JB is Malvern Link, about 175 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR14 1JB?

WR14 1JB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,316 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for West Worcestershire covering WR14 1JB 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).