Great Malvern vs Newent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Newent offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. For families, Newent edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Malvern
£339,485
Newent
£335,369
Crime Rate
Great Malvern
N/A
Newent
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Malvern
88.9%
Newent
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Malvern
449.4
Newent
321
EPC Rating
Great Malvern
68.4
Newent
68.6
Median Income
Great Malvern
£27,841
Newent
£30,196
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Newent is £335,369, which is 1% less than Great Malvern at £339,485. The most affordable entry point in Great Malvern is a terraced at £217,953, while in Newent it is a flat at £115,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 103% pricier in Great Malvern (£233,563 vs £115,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Malvern prices grew faster — 39% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Great Malvern and Newent at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsNewent has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Great Malvern. Great Malvern has 11 schools in total, while Newent has 3.
Great Malvern School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Malvern | Newent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 3 |
| Primary | 9 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Great Malvern offers faster average downloads at 449.4 Mbps, compared to 321.0 Mbps in Newent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Great Malvern and 73.8% in Newent. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Great Malvern and 61.4% in Newent.
Great Malvern is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (449 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Newent are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.6 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Great Malvern. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Great Malvern and £1,412 in Newent. 56.6% of homes in Great Malvern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Newent.
Newent has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,196 in Newent and £27,841 in Great Malvern. The median age is 49.4 in Great Malvern and 48 in Newent. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Great Malvern and 55.5% in Newent. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Great Malvern versus 69.5% in Newent.
| Indicator | Great Malvern | Newent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,194 | 5,360 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £30,196 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 30.8% |
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