Yew Tree Lane Upper Welland, Malvern Hills
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (WR14), about 140 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 24407382.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £700,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; Band D in Malvern Hills costs £2,451 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 60% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Colwall, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Wulstan's Local Nature Reserve, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 88 to 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Colwall Surgery, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £535,000 | £535,000 | £535,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £607,000 | £607,000 | £607,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £409,000 | £409,000 | £409,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | 2 WR14 4LJ | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2022 | 3 WR14 4LJ | Detached | £535,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2021 | 2 WR14 4LJ | Detached | £607,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2020 | 3 WR14 4LJ | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2018 | 2 WR14 4LJ | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2016 | 1 WR14 4LJ | Detached | £409,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2015 | 4 WR14 4LJ | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2004 | 5 WR14 4LJ | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2003 | 1 WR14 4LJ | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 26 Jul 1995 | 4 WR14 4LJ | Detached | £175,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 129 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2); House, detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 C (24% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR14 4LJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WR14 4JR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 88 m and 94 m above sea level (91 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR14 4JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WR14 4LJ | 100% | 60% | 60% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Colwall 63,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Great Malvern 429,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Malvern Link 321,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chase Road Upper Welland | 260 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 58.3 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Colwall Surgery | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Healthpoint Pharmacy | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | St Margarets | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Malvern Community Hospital | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Malvern Police Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Wulstan's Local Nature Reserve 21 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,960 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,830 m² | 110 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Little Malvern Priory, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Malvern Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| The Shire Ditch See also HEREFORDSHIRE 244 | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| The Shire Ditch See also WORCESTERSHIRE 244 | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Malvern Hills | Hills | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Swinepits Coppice | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Pinnacle Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Dingle | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| British Camp Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Wells CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springcare The Chase Rest Home WR14 4JY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Assarts Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 8 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
Nearby streets
Assarts Lane · Blackhill · Chase Road · Merebrook Close · St Peters Close · Cambridge Close · Heathlands Close · Upper Welland Road · St Wulstans Drive · Wells Close · The Crescent · Woodlands Close
All the streets in WR14 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.