B4197 Malvern Hills
131 addresses across 9 postcodes (WR6), about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 24411392.
- Energy: 42 homes have an energy certificate (C: 26, D: 5, E: 8, F: 3).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Malvern Hills costs £2,451 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 10.6 km (6.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 178 m above sea level.
- Noise: 58 of its 134 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Knightwick Surgery, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 1,390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
42 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, detached (15); House (13); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 2013 (24); before 1900 (7); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (35 addresses)
- 1 The Bungalows, Berrow Green Road, Martley
- 1, Lanthorne Close, Martley
- 1, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 2 The Bungalows, Berrow Green Road, Martley
- 5, Lanthorne Close, Martley
- 5, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 6, Lanthorne Close, Martley
- 6, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 8, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 9, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 10, Lanthorne Close, Martley
- 13, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 15, Lanthorne Close, Martley
- 15, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 16, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 17, Lanthorne Close, Martley
- 18, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 21, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 22, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 24, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 25, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 26, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 27, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 28, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 29, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 31, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- 32, Ryecroft Way, Martley
- Berrows Bungalow, Berrow Green Road, Martley
- Birch Hill Cottage, Berrow Green Road, Martley
- La Bas, Berrow Hill Farm Barns, Martley
- Laugherneslade, Berrow Green Road, Martley
- Longstone Cottage, Berrow Green Road, Martley
- Rose Cottage, Berrow Green Road, Martley
- Row End, Berrow Green Road, Martley
- Tarragon, Berrow Green Road, Martley
Council tax
What each band costs in Malvern Hills in 2026-27: Band D £2,451 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,634 | £1,906 | £2,179 | £2,451 | £2,996 | £3,540 | £4,085 | £4,902 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (20% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- FIRS FARMHOUSE, grade II
- Longstone Cottage, grade II
- THE JEWRY, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 October 2026 to 21 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (standard works)
- 5 October 2026 to 16 October 2026: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Section 50, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major works)
- 3 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 18 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR6 6PQ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 6 | unlikely |
| WR6 6BF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WR6 6PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR6 6BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR6 6PL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR6 6FJ | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| WR6 6PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| WR6 6PG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR6 6QU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 135 addresses are between 65 m and 178 m above sea level (78 m on average); the ground rises about 113 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR6 6BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR6 6BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR6 6FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR6 6PE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WR6 6PG | 38% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| WR6 6PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR6 6PL | 91% | 91% | 91% | 5% |
| WR6 6PQ | 76% | 7% | 7% | 5% |
| WR6 6QU | 56% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worcester Foregate Street 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Worcester Shrub Hill 577,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Malvern Link 321,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newtown Road Berrow Green | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 49.2 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Knightwick Surgery | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Peak Pharmacy | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Northwick Manor Dental Practice | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Bromyard Community Hospital | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Police station | Worcester Police Station | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 220 m² | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 250 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Martley Playing Field and Park 2.2 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 720 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Berrow Hill Camp, a scheduled monument, 510 m (0.3 miles) west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Berrow Hill Camp | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Berrow Hill | Hill | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Holling Coppice | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Great Hopehouse Coppice | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Birch Hill Coppice | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Ox Leasow Coppice | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Seven Acre Dingle | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 76 | 134 |
58 of the street's 134 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Malvern Hills: see them on the Malvern Hills page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Chantry School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martley Memorial Hall WR6 6PQ | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (west-mercia).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 30% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WR6 6PQ: 86 addresses of 98 in the postcode
- WR6 6BF: 22 addresses of 38 in the postcode
- WR6 6PJ: 8 addresses
- WR6 6BJ: 7 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- WR6 6PL: 3 addresses of 45 in the postcode
- WR6 6FJ: 2 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- WR6 6PE: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
- WR6 6PG: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
- WR6 6QU: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in WR6 and across Malvern Hills.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.