Town comparison
Great Malvern vs Kempsey
Which is better to live in? 4.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Great Malvern is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. For families, Kempsey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Malvern
£339,485
Kempsey
£345,016
Crime Rate
Great Malvern
N/A
Kempsey
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Malvern
88.9%
Kempsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Malvern
449.4
Kempsey
445.6
EPC Rating
Great Malvern
68.4
Kempsey
70.3
Median Income
Great Malvern
£27,841
Kempsey
£29,282
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £339,485, Great Malvern undercuts Kempsey (£345,016) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Great Malvern is a terraced at £217,953, while in Kempsey it is a semi-detached at £271,988.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Kempsey (£283,143 vs £217,953).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Malvern prices grew faster — 39% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Great Malvern and Kempsey at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 11 schools in Great Malvern, 88.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kempsey, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Great Malvern School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kempsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Malvern | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 1 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Great Malvern averages 449.4 Mbps – ahead of Kempsey's 445.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Great Malvern and 96.9% in Kempsey. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Great Malvern and 87.1% in Kempsey.
Great Malvern is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (449 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kempsey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Great Malvern averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Great Malvern and £1,218 in Kempsey. 56.6% of homes in Great Malvern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Kempsey.
Kempsey has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,282 in Kempsey and £27,841 in Great Malvern. The median age is 49.4 in Great Malvern and 46.7 in Kempsey. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Great Malvern versus 67.5% in Kempsey. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Great Malvern and 57% in Kempsey.
| Indicator | Great Malvern | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,194 | 3,753 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £29,282 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 35.2% |
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