Town comparison
Great Malvern vs Northway
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Northway is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. For families, Great Malvern edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Malvern
£339,485
Northway
£253,256
Crime Rate
Great Malvern
N/A
Northway
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Malvern
88.9%
Northway
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Malvern
449.4
Northway
371
EPC Rating
Great Malvern
68.4
Northway
70.9
Median Income
Great Malvern
£27,841
Northway
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Great Malvern commands an average of £339,485, compared with £253,256 in Northway – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Great Malvern is a terraced at £217,953, while in Northway it is a terraced at £217,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Great Malvern (£467,423 vs £331,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northway prices grew faster — 51% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Great Malvern and Northway at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Great Malvern, where 88.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Northway. There are 11 schools in Great Malvern and 2 in Northway.
Great Malvern School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northway School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Malvern | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 2 |
| Primary | 9 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.4 Mbps in Great Malvern and 371.0 Mbps in Northway. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Great Malvern and 94.2% in Northway. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Great Malvern and 70% in Northway.
Great Malvern is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (449 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Northway, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Great Malvern. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Great Malvern and £1,246 in Northway. 56.6% of homes in Great Malvern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Northway.
Northway has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,160.3 in Northway and £27,841 in Great Malvern. The median age is 49.4 in Great Malvern and 47.7 in Northway. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Great Malvern and 57% in Northway. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Great Malvern versus 70.6% in Northway. Great Malvern has a population of 33,194 and Northway has 4,858.
| Indicator | Great Malvern | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,194 | 4,858 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 35.9% |
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