Great Malvern vs Tewkesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Great Malvern is about 16% cheaper on average. For families, Great Malvern edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Malvern
£339,485
Tewkesbury
£403,840
Crime Rate
Great Malvern
N/A
Tewkesbury
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Malvern
88.9%
Tewkesbury
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Malvern
449.4
Tewkesbury
371
EPC Rating
Great Malvern
68.4
Tewkesbury
70.9
Median Income
Great Malvern
£27,841
Tewkesbury
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Great Malvern more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £339,485 versus £403,840 in Tewkesbury. The most affordable entry point in Great Malvern is a terraced at £217,953, while in Tewkesbury it is a flat at £145,597.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Great Malvern (£233,563 vs £145,597).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Malvern prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Great Malvern and Tewkesbury at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Great Malvern: 88.9% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Tewkesbury.
Great Malvern School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tewkesbury School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Malvern | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 6 |
| Primary | 9 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Great Malvern enjoy 449.4 Mbps on average, while Tewkesbury lags behind at 371.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Great Malvern and 94.2% in Tewkesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Great Malvern and 70% in Tewkesbury.
Great Malvern is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (449 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Tewkesbury is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Great Malvern's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Great Malvern and £1,246 in Tewkesbury. 56.6% of homes in Great Malvern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Tewkesbury.
Tewkesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Great Malvern has a population of 33,194 while Tewkesbury has 14,387. Median household income is £29,160.3 in Tewkesbury and £27,841 in Great Malvern. The median age is 49.4 in Great Malvern and 47.7 in Tewkesbury. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Great Malvern and 57% in Tewkesbury.
| Indicator | Great Malvern | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,194 | 14,387 |
| 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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