Fernhill Heath vs Great Malvern
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Great Malvern offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. For families, Fernhill Heath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Great Malvern
£339,485
Crime Rate
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Great Malvern
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Great Malvern
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Fernhill Heath
406.2
Great Malvern
449.4
EPC Rating
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Great Malvern
68.4
Median Income
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
Great Malvern
£27,841
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Great Malvern is £339,485, which is 14% less than Fernhill Heath at £385,484. The most affordable entry point in Fernhill Heath is a flat at £165,000, while in Great Malvern it is a terraced at £217,953.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Great Malvern (£233,563 vs £165,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Fernhill Heath and Great Malvern at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFernhill Heath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Great Malvern. Fernhill Heath has 1 schools in total, while Great Malvern has 11.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Fernhill Heath | Great Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Great Malvern offers faster average downloads at 449.4 Mbps, compared to 406.2 Mbps in Fernhill Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Fernhill Heath and 98.6% in Great Malvern. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Fernhill Heath and 87.5% in Great Malvern.
Great Malvern is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (449 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fernhill Heath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Great Malvern. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Fernhill Heath and £1,401 in Great Malvern. 67.8% of homes in Fernhill Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Great Malvern.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath and £27,841 in Great Malvern. The median age is 44.9 in Fernhill Heath and 49.4 in Great Malvern. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Fernhill Heath and 54.8% in Great Malvern. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Fernhill Heath versus 68.7% in Great Malvern.
| Indicator | Fernhill Heath | Great Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,295 | 33,194 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,358.5 | £27,841 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.4% | 35.8% |
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