Mead Way is in Malvern and in Malvern Hills district. WR14 1SB is located in the Upper Howsell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Worcestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mead Way, Malvern, WR14 1SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WR14 1SA, WR14 1SG, WR14 1LU, WR14 1LH, WR14 1RX, WR14 1RY, WR14 1SE, WR14 1RZ, WR14 1TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WR14 1SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 54.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WR14 1SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 29.9% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 51.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 43.6% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 38.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 16% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.8% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 33.7% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 94% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 94.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mead Way was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the Link average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mead Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Link and the 25th lowest crime rate of 257 local areas in Malvern Hills .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Meadway, Malvern, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2026-02-18 | £200,000 |
| 12 Meadway, Malvern, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-04-10 | £263,361 |
| 16 Meadway, Malvern, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2025-02-26 | £255,698 |
| 7 Meadway, Malvern, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-11-27 | £279,122 |
| 3 Meadway, Malvern, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2022-10-25 | £238,255 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somers Park Junior School Somers Park Avenue , WR14 1SE | - not rated | 202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Park Infant School Somers Park Avenue , WR14 1SE | - not rated | 202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Park Primary School Somers Park Avenue , WR14 1SE | - not rated | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Park Primary School Somers Park Avenue , WR14 1SE | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Cromwell Road , WR14 1NA | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Perrins CofE Sports College Yates Hay Road , WR14 1WD | - not rated | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dyson Perrins CofE Academy Yates Hay Road , WR14 1WD | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chase Geraldine Road , WR14 3NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chase Geraldine Road , WR14 3NZ | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxhill Preparatory School 179 Worcester Road , WR14 1EX | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside School Senior Department , 179 Worcester Road WR14 1EX | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hillside School Limited 171 Worcester Road , WR14 1EX | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvern St James 15 Avenue Road , WR14 3BA | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's School Croft Bank , West Malvern WR14 4DF | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Everest Eatery | 243 Worcester Road, Malvern | 933 yd | |
| London House Cafe | 247 Worcester Road, Malvern | 933 yd | |
| Hillbilly's Street Food - Hillbilly's Street Kitchen | Unit 1 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road | 952 yd | |
| Sunbeans | 4 Richmond Road, Malvern | 966 yd | |
| Spice Cottage Restaurant | Units 8 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Express Inn | 91 Quest Hills Road, Malvern | 507 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | 79 Belmont Road, Malvern | 599 yd | |
| Bakery Inn | 126 Worcester Road, Malvern | 952 yd | |
| Newtown Club | 60 Newtown Road, Malvern | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yates Hay Fish Bar | 22 Yates Hay Road, Malvern | 158 yd | |
| Carburettor Coffee | 36 Hampden Road, Malvern | 827 yd | |
| Not Just Desserts | Unit 5 Fir Tree Walk, 134 Worcester Road | 952 yd | |
| May Link | 132 Worcester Road, Malvern | 952 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 124 Worcester Road, Malvern | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 67 Upper Howsell Road, Malvern | 393 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Buttercup Walk, Malvern | 594 yd | |
| Co-Op | 162 Worcester Road, Malvern | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dyson Perrins C Of E Academy YATES HAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Malvern Vale Community Centre SWINYARD ROAD | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Energize (Closed) Hampden Road | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Northleigh C.E. Primary School ST. PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.