Cradley, Malvern, Herefordshire, WR13
- Land size
- 0.38 acres
Key Features
- Opportunity to create bespoke home
- Prime Village Location
- Plot 1 0.38 Acres (0.15 Hectares) – Guide Price £180,000
Description
An attractive development plot situated within the heart of the highly regarded village of Cradley, on the Herefordshire–Worcestershire border and within easy reach of the Malvern Hills. Full Planning Permission (Ref: P242922/F) was granted by Herefordshire Council on 20th October 2025 for the erection of two detached custom self-build dwellings.
Plot 1 comprises a three-bedroom detached two-storey dwelling with parking and enclosed rear garden.
Cradley offers a range of local amenities including a primary school, village shop and café, church, and village hall, whilst Great Malvern lies approximately 4 miles away with wider shopping, leisure, and rail connections.
Location
The development plot is situated within the heart of Cradley, a well-regarded and vibrant village positioned on the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border, just a short distance from the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cradley offers an attractive blend of rural charm and community amenities, making it a desirable setting for new residential development. Cradley provides a good range of local facilities, including a primary school, village hall, church, and a popular community-run shop with café. The village enjoys an active community atmosphere, with regular events and local groups.
Situation and Connectivity
The nearby town of Great Malvern lies approximately 4 miles to the southeast, offering a wider selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, leisure facilities, and cultural attractions, including the Malvern Theatres. Great Malvern also benefits from a mainline railway station, providing direct services to Worcester, Hereford, Birmingham, and beyond. Despite being centrally located within the village, the plots benefit from convenient access to the surrounding countryside, with numerous walking routes and scenic landscapes nearby. The location provides an excellent balance of village living with easy connectivity to larger towns and regional centres, making it well suited for high-quality residential development in a sought-after and well-served rural community.
Description
Full Planning approval has been granted by Herefordshire Council in a decision dated 20th October 2025 for the erection of two detached custom self-dwellings. The planning reference number is P242922/F. Copies of the planning Decision Notice, application documents and plans are available from the agent on request.
Plot 1
Plot 1 will accommodate an attractive three-bedroom, two-storey dwelling set within landscaped gardens, with off-road parking and a generous enclosed rear garden. The plot is divided by the access track serving Plot 2, with the principal residential plot extending to approximately 0.21 acres and an additional area of woodland extending to approximately 0.16 acres.
Services
There are currently no mains services connected to the property. We are advised that there are mains services within close proximity to the property. Prospective Purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the location and availability of services.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any means available.
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council.
Health and Safety Notice
Prospective purchasers should exercise due care when inspecting the property and are advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Viewings are undertaken entirely at the viewer’s own risk, and neither the Agent nor the property owners accept any responsibility for injury or accident, however caused.
Anti-Money Laundering
Prospective purchasers will be required to show proof of ID (photo ID such as passport or driving licence and Residential ID such as a utility bill to be no older than 3 months).
Directions
Heading west out of Worcester on the A4103, continue for approximately 8 miles towards Hereford. Shortly after passing Millbank Garage, take the turning on the right signposted Cradley. Follow this road for around 0.7 miles until you reach the War Memorial in the centre of the village. At the War Memorial, turn left onto Rectory Lane. Continue along Rectory Lane for a short distance and the site will be located ahead, within the village centre. Look out for the Berrys For Sale sign to identify the property.
Viewings
The property may be viewed strictly by prior appointment only, having first registered their interest with the selling agent, Sarah Meredith. The land is current occupied by third party licensees, so please take care.
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-02
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Cradley CofE Primary School505 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 73
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St James' CofE Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Northleigh CofE Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 202
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 99
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Somers Park Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 582
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Dyson Perrins CofE Academy2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 592
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Chase3.6 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,449
- Type
- Academy converter
- John Masefield High School6.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 849
- Type
- Academy converter
- Queen Elizabeth High School7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 421
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hanley Castle High School7.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,142
- Type
- Academy converter
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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