Postcode WR8 9EP is located in a rural village, within the Upton & Ripple ward of Malvern Hills in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kempsey & Ryall area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kempsey & Ryall is £54,408 per year. The nearest station is Worcestershire Parkway located about 5.5 miles away.
Kempsey & Ryall has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Kempsey & Ryall has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kempsey & Ryall is £54,408 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from WR8 9EP.
Kempsey & Ryall near WR8 9EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Worcestershire Parkway located about 5.5 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 9EP postcode area, located within Kempsey & Ryall, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.