Welcome to Welland
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Welland is a village and civil parish in the administrative district of Malvern Hills in the county of Worcestershire, England. It has a combined parish council with Little Malvern, with 9 of the 11 councillors. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) from the town of Malvern, 15 miles from the city of Worcester, and 18 miles from the city of Gloucester. It is surrounded by farms and common land, and is part of the informal region referred to as The Malverns. Welland is a crossroads village in south Worcestershire situated almost mid-way on a minor alternative route between the cities of Worcester and Gloucester. The village is adjacent to Castlemorton Common and lies beneath the southern end of the Malvern Hills. Its main event is the Welland Steam Rally that takes place each year during the last weekend of July drawing enthusiasts, steam engines, historic vehicles, a steam carnival and militaria to the village. Other points of interest include its view of the entire range of the Malvern Hills, and its quiet rights of way. At the centre of the village community is the village hall, Welland Primary School founded in 1876 with a capacity for up to 150 children, and St James Church. The village hall is regularly used for many community activities including an arts & crafts club, over 60's club, local branch of the W.I., dancing, and short mat bowls. It also houses a library with computers offering free public access. Welland Football Club, who play their home games at The Hill Centre, Upton-on-Severn, are members of the Herefordshire League premier division; Welland Reserves play in the Cheltenham League division two, with home games at The Pavilion, Welland. Around 2001 St. James' Church came very near to closing but due to the initiative of a small team led by a churchwarden, it has been totally transformed and is now used virtually every day for various activities besides regular worship. Concerts and drama events are regularly held and attract large audiences. The settlement of Upper Welland falls under the civil parish of Malvern Wells.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
764 hectares |
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Population |
1,397 (2021) |
Density |
183 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.1 |
Ward |
Morton |
District |
Malvern Hills |
Postcodes |
WR13, WR14, WR8 |
ONS ID |
E04010348 |
Council
Contact details for Welland Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Welland Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Welland Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Welland Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Welland Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Malvern Gazette
New Welland Neighbourhood Plan to shape area's future until 2041 | Malvern Gazette
Published: 11th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Malvern Observer
A 'thriving rural village' is the aim for Welland's new neighbourhood plan
Published: 11th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Worcestershire County Council
The Malvern Hills on Demand service has now expanded
Published: 8th Feb 2024