Town comparison
Great Malvern vs Worcester
Which is better to live in? 7.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Worcester is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. For families, Worcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Malvern
£339,485
Worcester
£337,276
Crime Rate
Great Malvern
N/A
Worcester
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Malvern
88.9%
Worcester
95.8%
Avg Download Speed
Great Malvern
449.4
Worcester
479.3
EPC Rating
Great Malvern
68.4
Worcester
70.8
Median Income
Great Malvern
£27,841
Worcester
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £337,276, Worcester undercuts Great Malvern (£339,485) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Great Malvern is a terraced at £217,953, while in Worcester it is a flat at £152,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Great Malvern (£233,563 vs £152,085).
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 Worcester 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 Worcester, which has 27 schools, the figure is 95.8%.
Great Malvern School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worcester School Inspection Breakdown
95.8% of 27 schools (22 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Malvern | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 27 |
| Primary | 9 | 22 |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 95.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Worcester averages 479.3 Mbps – ahead of Great Malvern's 449.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Great Malvern and 99.1% in Worcester. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Great Malvern and 95.1% in Worcester.
Worcester is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (479 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Worcester leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Great Malvern averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Great Malvern and £1,140 in Worcester. 56.6% of homes in Great Malvern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Worcester.
Worcester has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,358.5 in Worcester and £27,841 in Great Malvern. The median age is 49.4 in Great Malvern and 44.9 in Worcester. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Great Malvern versus 65.8% in Worcester. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Great Malvern and 58.9% in Worcester.
| Indicator | Great Malvern | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,194 | 105,439 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 33.4% |
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