Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Malvern Hills: a school rated Good 0.6 miles away and Malvern Link Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WR14 2LU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 10 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 14 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Matthias Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.6 mi
Is it safe?
8crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
11GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9 GP, 2 hospitals, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MALVERN INPATIENTS — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Malvern Link Rail Station0.4 mi
12 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.22 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- 35.8 ha total
- largest park 19.6 ha (0.32 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
- 12 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Tesco Great Malvern Express — 0.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WR14 2LU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WR14.
Average sold price by property type across the WR14 district, 2021–2026.
About WR14 2LU
WR14 2LU scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WR14 2LU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,234 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 14 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Grove Primary School (Ofsted: Inadequate), within a short walk.
There were 8 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MALVERN INPATIENTS, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROWAN HOUSE EMI FACILITY & DAY HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
