Side-by-side comparison of WR14 Malvern and WR5 Worcester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WR5 is the more affordable option at £270,000 median vs £294,500 in WR14. WR5 has lower recorded crime (2,611 vs 2,882 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WR14 Malvern | WR5 Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £294,500 | £270,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,451 | £2,406 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,882 | 2,611 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 70.0 | 65.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.7 | 92.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.