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WR14 1LJ

Yates Hay Road

Upper Howsell

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Overview

Postcode WR14 1LJ is located in an urban city, within the Upper Howsell ward of Malvern Hills in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Malvern area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

North Malvern has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

North Malvern has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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 1LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

North Malvern near WR14 1LJ 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 1LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Malvern Link

N/A

Walking directions to Malvern Link

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
3,581.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.32(-27%)
Shoplifting
11.01(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.49(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.2(-42%)
Public order
3.67(-39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
365
91.02%
Other White
20
4.99%
Other
6
1.5%
Other Asian
4
1%
Irish
3
0.75%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
32.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
19%
Level 3 (A level)
59
18.38%
No qualifications
43
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.79%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
36.48%
Owns outright
53
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
15.72%
Other social rented
12
7.55%
Shared ownership
6
3.77%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Upper Howsell

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £325K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Upper Howsell area, with individual transactions ranging from £179,350 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Howsell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£355,000£381
Semi-Detached25£261,500£291
Terraced5£237,000£319

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Howsell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Howsell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221,200£185,000£230,000
2017£258,750£186,000£184,750
2018£261,000£210,000£176,250
2019£306,000£199,950£203,725
2020£306,225£217,475£237,950
2021£290,000£235,000£216,500
2022£465,000£251,000£274,500
2023£340,000£267,000£210,000
2024£350,000£265,000£200,000
2025£340,000£260,000£189,950
2026£427,000£292,500£237,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Howsell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Howsell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£208£251
2017£241£194£265
2018£266£224£235
2019£267£232£184
2020£277£254£281
2021£310£268£315
2022£403£288£313
2023£347£274£269
2024£327£297£335
2025£335£303£319
2026£389£282£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Howsell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Howsell in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026Apartment 9, Northview Court, Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, WR14 1JPFlatsLeasehold£180,000
29 Aug 2025107, Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, WR14 1JPTerracedFreehold£320,000
04 Dec 20257, Springfield Glade, Malvern, WR14 1LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
17 Nov 202523, Springfield Glade, Malvern, WR14 1LNTerracedFreehold£258,000
03 Oct 202518, Springfield Glade, Malvern, WR14 1LNTerracedFreehold£179,350

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR14 1LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryDyson Perrins CofE AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySomers Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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

Local councillors

Jules Wood

Upper Howsell - 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
WardUpper HowsellE05015395
ParishMalvernE04010325
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North MalvernE02006715
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Malvern Hills 006AE01032188
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR14 1LJ

Is WR14 1LJ (North Malvern) safe?

The area around WR14 1LJ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1LJ?

The median sale price around WR14 1LJ in North Malvern is £265,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WR14 1LJ?

There are 5 schools close to WR14 1LJ, including Dyson Perrins CofE Academy (Good), Somers Park Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WR14 1LJ?

The closest station to WR14 1LJ is Malvern Link, about 1,011 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR14 1LJ?

WR14 1LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,784 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for West Worcestershire covering WR14 1LJ is Harriett Baldwin (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jules Wood (Green Party).