Great Malvern vs Pershore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Malvern wins on house prices with a 17% gap. For families, Great Malvern edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Malvern
£339,485
Pershore
£410,361
Crime Rate
Great Malvern
N/A
Pershore
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Malvern
88.9%
Pershore
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Malvern
449.4
Pershore
417.5
EPC Rating
Great Malvern
68.4
Pershore
70.2
Median Income
Great Malvern
£27,841
Pershore
£30,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £339,485, Great Malvern undercuts Pershore (£410,361) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Great Malvern is a terraced at £217,953, while in Pershore it is a flat at £169,222.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Great Malvern (£233,563 vs £169,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Malvern prices grew faster — 39% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Great Malvern and Pershore 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 Pershore, which has 4 schools, the figure is 75%.
Great Malvern School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pershore School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Malvern | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 4 |
| Primary | 9 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Great Malvern averages 449.4 Mbps – ahead of Pershore's 417.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Great Malvern and 95% in Pershore. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Great Malvern and 80.8% in Pershore.
Great Malvern is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (449 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Pershore leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Great Malvern averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Great Malvern and £1,290 in Pershore. 56.6% of homes in Great Malvern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Pershore.
Pershore has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,273 in Pershore and £27,841 in Great Malvern. The median age is 49.4 in Great Malvern and 47.6 in Pershore. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Great Malvern versus 70.1% in Pershore. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Great Malvern and 57.5% in Pershore.
| Indicator | Great Malvern | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,194 | 8,207 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £30,273 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 33% |
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