Town Pop. 1,453

Living in Malvern Wells: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Malvern Wells scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Malvern Wells most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. It scores 7 points below the WR14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100.

Its economic health score runs 27 points above the WR14 district's 55/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (10), lifestyle (19) and schools (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see WR14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
147.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 82 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↑ 431% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hanley Road 27 crimes
  2. 2 Chestnut Close 21 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 16 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Malvern Wells CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital14 mi
Hereford County Hospital15.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital24.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryColwall Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,248 patients per GP
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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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed2%Retired33.3%Student4.1%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.6%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
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
32
Colwall 1.3 mi
Great Malvern 2.5 mi
Malvern Link 3.6 mi
J2 M50 5.5 mi
J2 M50 5.5 mi
J1 M50 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £287,900 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£266k £371k £479k £584k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Colwall Stone 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Welland 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hanley Swan 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Malvern 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hanley Castle 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wellington Heath 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cradley 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Herefordshire) 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Upton upon Severn 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bosbury 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ledbury 51 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ryall 41 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Malvern Wells a nice place to live?

Malvern Wells has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Malvern Wells is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Malvern Wells?

Malvern Wells is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 214 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Malvern Wells?

Among the top-rated schools in Malvern Wells is Malvern Wells CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Malvern Wells in total.

What are house prices like in Malvern Wells?

The current median house price in Malvern Wells is £287,900, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%.

Malvern Wells in context

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Postcode districts in Malvern Wells

WR14 55 ⇄

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