Malvern Hills

Expensive to enter but relatively safe and well-regarded for education, Malvern Hills demands a high financial premium for its lifestyle. A median house costs 8.2 times median annual pay, a significant barrier for many, while rent consumes 28.3% of gross earnings. These housing costs sit well above the West Midlands median, though earnings of £766.10 per week remain competitive compared to the regional benchmark. The trade-off is found in the quality of local services, specifically schools where 95.1% of pupils attend Good or Outstanding facilities. With crime rates lower than 70% of England authorities, this area suits professionals who can manage the high entry price in exchange for a stable, lower-crime environment.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.