Living in WR8, Malvern Hills
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WR8 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 WR8
26 recorded home sales on the streets around central WR8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £376,000 and a range from £163,625 to £1,600,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 THE BEECHES, WR8 0QQ | semi-detached | £287,500 | 2026-05-06 |
| 58 FURROW CLOSE, WR8 0RT | detached | £250,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 80 FURROW CLOSE, WR8 0RT | detached | £485,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 35 HILLVIEW GARDENS, WR8 0QJ | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| 24A THE BEECHES, WR8 0QF | detached | £430,000 | 2025-12-02 |
| 6 FURROW CLOSE, WR8 0RT | detached | £485,000 | 2025-12-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Castle High School | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Bankside School | Not rated | 2.7 mi |
1 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.3% |
| Skilled trades | 12.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
22 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WR8 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Malvern Hills's figures.
Common questions about WR8
What is the average house price in WR8?
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 WR8?
Prices in Malvern Hills are up 8.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WR8?
The median of 26 recorded sales around central WR8 in the last 2 years is £376,000, ranging from £163,625 to £1,600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WR8?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central WR8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WR8?
22 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR8 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is WR8 at risk of flooding?
Central WR8 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 WR8 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 £376,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 22 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WR8 safe?
22 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WR8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. 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? WR8 or WR14, WR8 or GL20, WR8 or WR13.
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