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WR14 1RQ

Chester Place

Link

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Overview

Postcode WR14 1RQ is located in an urban city, within the Link ward of Malvern Hills in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Malvern area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tank Clock.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.5%
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 17,889 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Malvern has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 1RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

North Malvern near WR14 1RQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WR14 1RQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Malvern Link

N/A

Walking directions to Malvern Link

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WR14 1RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTank ClockSmallWalking directions to Tank Clock

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
4,016.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.99(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(+16%)
Other theft
7.32(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-20%)
Other crime
4.39(+112%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
96.26%
Other White
8
2.72%
Indian
2
0.68%
Other Asian
1
0.34%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
44.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.56%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.12%
No qualifications
24
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
40.77%
Owns with a mortgage
41
31.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.15%
Other social rented
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WR14 1RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026164, Newtown Road, Malvern, WR14 1PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
06 Nov 2025168, Newtown Road, Malvern, WR14 1PJTerracedFreehold£300,000
29 Oct 2025163, Newtown Road, Malvern, WR14 1PJDetachedFreehold£320,000
10 Oct 2025172, Newtown Road, Malvern, WR14 1PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
26 Sept 202589, Albert Park Road, Malvern, WR14 1RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,736

Schools

In the WR14 1RQ postcode area, located within North Malvern, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WR14 1RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySomers Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorthleigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WR14 1RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEKS NewagentsAlbert Park Road, Malvern Hills, WR14 1RRWalking directions to EKS Newagents
0.1 miCharliesLeigh Sinton Road, Malvern Hills, WR14 1JLWalking directions to Charlies
0.3 miEversley StoresWorcester Road, Malvern Hills, WR14 1ERWalking directions to Eversley Stores
0.4 miLondisLechmere Crescent, Malvern Hills, WR14 1GGWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miSainsbury's LocalButtercup Walk, Malvern Hills, WR14 1YGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 1RQ, 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)North MalvernE02006715
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Malvern Hills 006EE01032222
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WR14 1RQ

Is WR14 1RQ (North Malvern) safe?

The area around WR14 1RQ records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1RQ?

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

What schools are near WR14 1RQ?

There are 7 schools close to WR14 1RQ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (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 1RQ?

The closest station to WR14 1RQ is Malvern Link, about 750 m away.

How deprived is the area around WR14 1RQ?

WR14 1RQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,889 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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