Malvern Hills: population and statistics
Malvern Hills has a population of 84,380 (2025) across 577.1 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 334 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 84,380 residents
- 577.1 km²
- 146 people/km²
Malvern Hills in numbers
Population of Malvern Hills over time
Malvern Hills had 76,024 residents in 2015 and 84,380 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 78,288 |
| 2021 | 79,969 |
| 2022 | 81,079 |
| 2023 | 82,047 |
| 2024 | 83,262 |
| 2025 | 84,380 |
All indicators for Malvern Hills
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Malvern Hills | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.0% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 17 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.0% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 323 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Malvern Hills | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 39,370 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 287 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 32.1% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 154 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.2% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 100 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 34,889 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 295 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 86.6% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 135 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 12.3% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 193 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.3% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 60 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.3% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 297 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.3% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 157 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £350,772 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 101 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 50 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Malvern Hills | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 56.3% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 291 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.7% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 198 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 15.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 24 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Malvern Hills | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,705 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 273 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 55.8 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 61 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,345 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 256 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,429 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 268 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Malvern Hills | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.9% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 182 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.5% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 260 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Malvern Hills | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.8% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 282 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Malvern Hills ranks 28 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 29.0% in Malvern Hills, compared with an average of 19.1% in West Midlands and 19.4% across the UK.
Households renting privately: 13.3% in Malvern Hills, compared with an average of 18.1% in West Midlands and 20.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 14.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Households renting privately”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 80,825 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Tewkesbury, 15.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Wychavon (139,175 residents), 18 km away.
Business sectors: Malvern Hills
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical14.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.0% ×2.9
- Construction11.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.8
Where is Malvern Hills?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malvern Hills?
Malvern Hills has 84,380 residents (2025), ranking 334 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Malvern Hills?
Malvern Hills covers 577.1 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Malvern Hills growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Malvern Hills went from 76,024 to 84,380, a change of +11.0%.
Where is Malvern Hills?
Malvern Hills is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.084, longitude −2.344.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Malvern Hills?
In Malvern Hills, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 29.0% (2025), ranking 17 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Malvern Hills?
In Malvern Hills, “Households renting privately” stands at 13.3% (2021), ranking 297 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Which local authorities border Malvern Hills?
The nearest to Malvern Hills are Tewkesbury (15 km), Worcester (16 km), Wychavon (18 km), Gloucester (27 km), Cheltenham (28 km).