Upper Howsell
Ward in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.137, -2.326 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 77 48 |
| Dialling code: | 01684 (Malvern) |
Upper Howsell sits in the rural reaches of the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire in England, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and small hamlets. The area is largely agricultural with mixed arable and livestock farms, scattered historic farmsteads and a network of lanes and public footpaths that attract walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Community life is quiet and village‑centred, with social activity often organised around nearby parish halls and churches; many residents commute to larger towns while small‑scale enterprises and visitor accommodation supplement the local economy. The ward’s historic character shows in timber‑framed cottages and old lanes, and ongoing conservation efforts help maintain the meadows and hedgerows valued for their biodiversity.
Postcode districts covering Upper Howsell
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Cheltenham 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Worcester 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Redditch 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Hereford 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Kidderminster 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Stourbridge 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Halesowen 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Bromsgrove 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Great Malvern 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Droitwich Spa 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Evesham 16.3 miles26.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Link Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Malvern Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- West Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Leigh Sinton Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Newland Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Pickersleigh Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Madresfield Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Great Malvern Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Leigh Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- West Malvern Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Barnards Green Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Upper Howsell
WR14 1UH, WR14 1LF, WR14 1RY, WR14 1UF, WR14 1TP, WR14 1TE, WR14 1TY, WR14 1SG, WR14 1FF … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 32.8 miles52.8 km
- Bristol Airport 54.7 miles88.1 km
- Malvern Link Railway Station 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Great Malvern Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Upper Howsell Ad
- Cotford Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Halfway House 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Hop Merchant's House 6 miles9.6 km
- The Malvern 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf; Bw Premier Collection 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Abbey Great Malvern 4 1.8 miles3 km
- Boutique by Browns 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Bell Inn 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
Schools in Upper Howsell
- Dyson Perrins C of E Academy Secondary
- Somers Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 4.7 miles7.5 km
- University of Worcester University 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Commandery Museum 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Croome Court Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Witley Court Historic site 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Westwood House Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Woodnorton Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km