Town Pop. 33,536

Living in Great Malvern: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Great Malvern is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 58/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the WR13 postcode district. No category drops below 42/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The WR13 district averages 47/100, putting Great Malvern 9 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see WR13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,046 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 508 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 313 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Public order 211 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 208 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 583 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 162 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 123 crimes
  3. 3 Roman Way 89 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 25

Services

Schools
42
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 13 within 4km
10Good1Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Dyson Perrins CofE AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Madresfield CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Malvern Parish CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Malvern Wyche CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Northleigh CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Somers Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St James' CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The ChaseSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital15.3 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital15.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
4 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,238 patients per GP
9dentists8pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
66
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 908 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired31.4%Student4.4%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership66.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Malvern Hills · 2026-27
A £1,634
B £1,906
C £2,179
D £2,451
E £2,996
F £3,540
G £4,085
H £4,902
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Great Malvern 0.4 mi
Malvern Link 0.7 mi
Colwall 2.9 mi
J7 M5 6.7 mi
J7 M5 7.3 mi
J2 M50 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Ample 31
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 36
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 28
Retail Shopping Ample 152
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Ample 16

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 238
Detached £412,500 74
Semi-detached £295,000 81
Terraced £220,000 47
Flat / Maisonette £197,500 36
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£173k £264k £357k £448k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Leigh Sinton 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Malvern Wells 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cradley 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hanley Swan 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Colwall Stone 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Herefordshire) 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Callow End 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bransford 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Welland 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Powick 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hanley Castle 39 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Malvern a nice place to live?

Great Malvern is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Malvern is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Great Malvern?

Great Malvern has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 2,869 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Malvern?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Malvern are Dyson Perrins CofE Academy, Madresfield CofE Primary School and Malvern Parish CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Great Malvern in total.

What are house prices like in Great Malvern?

The current median house price in Great Malvern is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £412,500, semi-detached £295,000, terraced £220,000, flat £197,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 238 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Great Malvern in context

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Postcode districts in Great Malvern

WR13 47 ⇄
WR14 55 ⇄

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