Bromyard vs Great Malvern
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Malvern wins on house prices with a 12% gap. For families, Bromyard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromyard
£380,502
Great Malvern
£339,485
Crime Rate
Bromyard
50.3
Great Malvern
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromyard
100.0%
Great Malvern
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Bromyard
402.3
Great Malvern
449.4
EPC Rating
Bromyard
68.4
Great Malvern
68.4
Median Income
Bromyard
£27,841
Great Malvern
£27,841
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bromyard commands an average of £380,502, compared with £339,485 in Great Malvern – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Bromyard is a flat at £201,500, while in Great Malvern it is a terraced at £217,953.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Great Malvern (£304,287 vs £256,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromyard prices grew faster — 67% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromyard and Great Malvern at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bromyard, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Great Malvern. There are 2 schools in Bromyard and 11 in Great Malvern.
Bromyard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Malvern School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromyard | Great Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.4 Mbps in Great Malvern and 402.3 Mbps in Bromyard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Bromyard and 98.6% in Great Malvern. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Bromyard and 87.5% in Great Malvern.
Great Malvern is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (449 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bromyard leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Great Malvern averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Bromyard and £1,401 in Great Malvern. 56.6% of homes in Bromyard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Great Malvern.
Bromyard has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,841 in Bromyard and £27,841 in Great Malvern. The median age is 49.4 in Bromyard and 49.4 in Great Malvern. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Bromyard versus 68.7% in Great Malvern. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Bromyard and 54.8% in Great Malvern.
| Indicator | Bromyard | Great Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,816 | 33,194 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £27,841 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 35.8% |
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