Postcode Analysis Malvern Hills, West Midlands

QUAY LANE, WR8 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUAY LANE, WR8 0BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

470

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WR8 0BS combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£547k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £547k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

WR8 0BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Quay Lane, 0.4km from Hanley Castle in Malvern Hills. Administratively it sits within Upton and Hanley ward and the West Worcestershire constituency.

For families considering a move, WR8 0BS represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £547k.

Census 2021 statistics for WR8 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00164331 (shared with 33 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 WR8 0BS. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 547,500

2 sales · Mean £ 547,500

Semi-Detached

£ 250,500

6 sales · Mean £ 301,737

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

WR8 0BS has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Hanley Castle High School

Good1080 pupils0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Great Malvern7.1 km
  • Malvern8.0 km
  • Malvern Link8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hanley Castle High School0.3 km