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.
House prices
Average price in Malvern Hills: £350,906, up 8.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around WR6
19 recorded home sales on the streets around central WR6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £425,000 and a range from £200,000 to £775,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 RYECROFT WAY, WR6 6BF | detached | £650,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 10 RYECROFT WAY, WR6 6BF | semi-detached | £220,500 | 2026-03-30 |
| 7 RYECROFT WAY, WR6 6BF | detached | £554,000 | 2026-03-04 |
| 18 LANTHORNE CLOSE, WR6 6BJ | detached | £715,000 | 2025-12-18 |
| 2 RYECROFT WAY, WR6 6BF | detached | £567,000 | 2025-12-16 |
| 16 LANTHORNE CLOSE, WR6 6BJ | detached | £585,000 | 2025-11-07 |
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.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chantry School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Martley CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 3.0 mi |
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.
Crime
4 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WR6 in 2026-05, most commonly other theft.
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.
Common questions about WR6
What is the average house price in WR6?
The average sold price in Malvern Hills is £350,906 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WR6?
Prices in Malvern Hills are up 8.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WR6?
The median of 19 recorded sales around central WR6 in the last 2 years is £425,000, ranging from £200,000 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 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WR6?
4 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR6 in 2026-05, most commonly other theft (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: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £425,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 4 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WR6 safe?
4 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR6 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WR6 or WR2, WR6 or WR3, WR6 or WR1.
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