Postcode WR8 0LU is located in a rural town, within the Upton & Ripple ward of Malvern Hills in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield is £51,444 per year. The nearest station is Great Malvern located about 5.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield is £51,444 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WR8 0LU.
Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield near WR8 0LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Great Malvern located about 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £329,000 in Upton & Ripple area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £426,750 |
| Flats | 4 | £85,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £234,250 |
10 year median price trend in Upton & Ripple
In the WR8 0LU postcode area, located within Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WR8 0LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ye Olde Upton Delicassen | Old Street, Malvern Hills, WR8 0ZJ | Walking directions to Ye Olde Upton Delicassen |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Backfields Lane, Malvern Hills, WR8 0HA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | High Street, Malvern Hills, WR8 0HB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | New Street, Malvern Hills, WR8 0HU | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for Malvern Hills district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.