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WR14 1LW

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Overview

Postcode WR14 1LW 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 0.8 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
2.2%
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

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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 1LW.

Flood risk

No risk

North Malvern near WR14 1LW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR14 1LW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Malvern Link

N/A

Walking directions to Malvern Link

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
166
Population density
2,546 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
156
93.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.8%
Chinese
2
1.2%
Other White
2
1.2%
Other Asian
1
0.6%
Total population: 167

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
33.56%
No qualifications
24
16.11%
Level 3 (A level)
24
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
12.08%
Apprenticeship
16
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 149

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
74.16%
Owns with a mortgage
15
16.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6.74%
Other social rented
2
2.25%
Total households: 89

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 20257, Richards Close, Malvern, WR14 1JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
13 Feb 202618, Fern Drive, Malvern, WR14 1BNDetachedFreehold£325,000
29 Aug 20256, Westward Road, Malvern, WR14 1JXDetachedFreehold£406,000
16 Jul 20259, Westward Road, Malvern, WR14 1JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
18 May 2026110, Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, WR14 1LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR14 1LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryDyson Perrins CofE AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySomers Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR14 1LW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR14 1LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalButtercup Walk, Malvern Hills, WR14 1YGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miCo-op FoodGreenfields Road, Malvern Hills, WR14 1TPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLondisLechmere Crescent, Malvern Hills, WR14 1GGWalking directions to Londis

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 1LW, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR14 1LW

Is WR14 1LW (North Malvern) safe?

The area around WR14 1LW 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 1LW?

The median sale price around WR14 1LW 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 1LW?

There are 5 schools close to WR14 1LW, 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 1LW?

The closest station to WR14 1LW is Malvern Link, about 1,345 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR14 1LW?

WR14 1LW 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 1LW (North Malvern) in Parliament and on the local council?

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