Postcode Analysis Malvern Hills, West Midlands

WR14 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR14 1BE.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR14 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in WR14 1BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WR14 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Lower Howsell in Great Malvern. Administratively it sits within Link ward and the West Worcestershire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WR14 1BE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WR14 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00164212 (shared with 6 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 1BE. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around WR14 1BE is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour52
Violence and sexual offences46
Shoplifting42
Other theft17
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Matthias Church of England Primary School

Inadequate182 pupils1.2 km
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Madresfield CofE Primary School

Good102 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Londis - Malvern0.6 km
  • Sunny Lodge Service Station / Londis0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Poundstretcher0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Swan Inn0.6 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Malvern Cricket Club0.6 km
  • The New Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Just Perfect Catering - Orchard Restaurant0.6 km
  • Angel Wings Day Centre & Cafe0.7 km
  • Colston Bakery0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mayflower Cantonese0.6 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Malvern Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn Malvern0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Malvern Link1.4 km
  • Malvern2.3 km
  • Great Malvern2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Isobel Harrison Gardens0.1 km
  • Duke of Edinburgh Way0.2 km
  • Isobel Harrison Gardens0.2 km
  • Madresfield Turn0.2 km
  • Morrisons Store0.3 km