Postcode Analysis Malvern Hills, West Midlands

VICARAGE FIELDS, WR8 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE FIELDS, WR8 0BF.

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 0BF combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£620k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 39.9% year-on-year.

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

WR8 0BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Vicarage Fields, 0.2km from Hanley Castle in Malvern Hills. Administratively it sits within Upton and Hanley ward and the West Worcestershire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k, up 39.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR8 0BF 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 0BF. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 626,000

4 sales · Mean £ 534,625

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

WR8 0BF has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Hanley Castle High School

Good1080 pupils0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Great Malvern6.6 km
  • Malvern7.5 km
  • Malvern Link7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hanley Castle High School0.1 km
  • Hanley Castle0.2 km
  • Hanley Castle0.2 km