Living in WR6, Malvern Hills
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WR6 in Malvern Hills. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central WR6 sold at a median of £400,000 across 29 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Malvern Hills are up 5.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 3 schools within about 3 miles, 67% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of WR6 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Malvern Hills pays £2,451 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 12 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly burglary (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 11 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Malvern Hills: £350,772, up 5.5% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider West Midlands average is £236,098.
Check sold prices for a specific address in WR6 →
See where WR6 ranks across West Midlands →
Council tax at Band D in Malvern Hills: £2,451 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare WR6 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for WR6 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around WR6
29 recorded home sales on the streets around central WR6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £400,000 and a range from £132,776 to £775,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jewry Jury Lane, WR6 6PE | Detached | £670,000 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 33 Ryecroft Way, WR6 6BF | Detached | £650,000 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Ryecroft Way, WR6 6BF | Semi-detached | £220,500 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 7 Ryecroft Way, WR6 6BF | Detached | £554,000 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Lanthorne Close, WR6 6BJ | Detached | £715,000 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 2 Ryecroft Way, WR6 6BF | Detached | £567,000 | 16 Dec 2025 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chantry School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi away | 7.0 mi 2026/27 |
| Martley CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi away | no figure |
| Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | Report card | 3.0 mi away | no figure |
Schools in WR6 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suckley Primary School | Primary | 6.03 mi | 2026/27 |
| The Chantry School | Secondary | 7.0 mi | 2026/27 |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.3% |
| Professional occupations | 20.6% |
| Skilled trades | 13.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How WR6 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: over-65s, up 3.9 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of WR6 (E01032199, 1,994 residents in 2021, up 13.8% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: over-65s, up 3.9 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 71.0% | 73.1% | +2.1 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 12.5% | 13.3% | +0.8 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 14.5% | 13.5% | -1.0 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 16.8% | 15.1% | -1.7 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 21.9% | 25.8% | +3.9 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 33.7% | 36.9% | +3.2 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 3.3% | 3.4% | +0.1 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 84.1% | 83.5% | -0.6 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
12 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WR6 in August 2026, most commonly burglary.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Malvern Hills's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 pub within range of central WR6.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Malvern Hills pays £2,451 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 7.5% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Malvern Hills, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,913 | +3.0% |
| 2022-23 | £1,984 | +3.7% |
| 2023-24 | £2,082 | +4.9% |
| 2024-25 | £2,181 | +4.8% |
| 2025-26 | £2,281 | +4.6% |
| 2026-27 | £2,451 | +7.5% |
Exceptional Financial Support. The county council, Worcestershire, was agreed support for 2026-27 (£59.933m), 2025-26 (£33.6m). Support is permission to borrow, or to spend capital receipts, on day-to-day services because the council could not otherwise set a balanced budget. Councils in this position tend to cut services and raise council tax by the most the rules allow.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about WR6
What is the average house price in WR6?
The average sold price in Malvern Hills is £350,772 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WR6?
Prices in Malvern Hills are up 5.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WR6?
The median of 29 recorded sales around central WR6 in the last 2 years is £400,000, ranging from £132,776 to £775,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WR6?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central WR6, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WR6?
12 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR6 in August 2026, most commonly burglary (Police.uk).
Is WR6 at risk of flooding?
Central WR6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WR6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £400,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 12 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WR6 safe?
12 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR6 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was burglary. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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