Postcode Analysis Malvern Hills, West Midlands

SKYLARK RISE, WR14 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKYLARK RISE, WR14 1AQ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WR14 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £163k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR14 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on Skylark Rise, 0.6km from Upper Howsell in Great Malvern. Administratively it sits within Dyson Perrins ward and the West Worcestershire constituency.

WR14 1AQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WR14 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00181317 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR14 1AQ. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 178,000

8 sales · Mean £ 176,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WR14 1AQ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Dyson Perrins CofE Academy

Good656 pupils0.4 km
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Somers Park Primary School

Good569 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good125 pupils0.7 km
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Northleigh CofE Primary School

Inadequate177 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthias Church of England Primary School

Inadequate182 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Le Delice0.6 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Malvern Motor Cycle & Light Club0.9 km
  • Colston Bakery Shop1.0 km
  • Charlies Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cowleigh Park Farm0.8 km
  • Ashbury Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Star Inn0.9 km
  • Newtown Club1.0 km
  • The Express Inn0.8 km
  • The Cross Keys0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kwai Authentic Foods1.0 km
  • Yates Hay Fish Bar0.5 km
  • The Hunger Hatch1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Malvern Link1.1 km
  • Malvern1.5 km
  • Great Malvern2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sayers Avenue0.1 km
  • Sayers Avenue0.1 km
  • Leigh Sinton Road0.2 km
  • Leigh Sinton Road0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km