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About

Backbury ward sits in the eastern part of Herefordshire, a primarily rural area defined by its agricultural landscape and small settlements. The ward encompasses the village of Mordiford, positioned on the east bank of the River Lugg just before it meets the River Wye. The terrain here is characterised by rolling farmland and pockets of woodland, with the prominent ridge of Backbury Hill, an ancient hillfort site, offering elevated views across the surrounding countryside.

The area's history is closely tied to the river and the land, with farming being a central activity. Mordiford is known for its historic church and its traditional pub, which has long served as a community hub. A notable local legend involves the 'Mordiford Dragon,' a folk tale that has become part of the area's distinctive identity and is even depicted on the village sign.

Area overview

On average Backbury has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Backbury is £55,398 per year. There are 2 schools in Backbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Backbury is home to around 3,200 people, with a population density of about 67.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Backbury Population
3,200
Population density
67.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.94(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.88(-6%)
Burglary
5(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.75(-65%)
Public order
2.5(-59%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,996
93.62%
Other White
71
2.22%
Indian
25
0.78%
Other Asian
16
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.47%
Total population: 3,200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,027
38.36%
No qualifications
458
17.11%
Level 3 (A level)
429
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
332
12.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
211
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 2,677

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
608
45.07%
Owns with a mortgage
355
26.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
171
12.68%
Other social rented
125
9.27%
Social rents from council
35
2.59%
Total households: 1,349

Property prices in Backbury

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Backbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Backbury in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Backbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached11£250,000
Detached17£499,999
Flats1£377,000
Terraced2£273,250

10 years median price trend in Backbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Backbury.

All postcodes in Backbury

HR14JL

The Orchards

HR14HW

Perton Lane

HR14NY

Court Orchard

HR14HH

Backbury

HR14JB

Backbury

HR14NB

Perton Lane

HR14HG

Backbury

HR14JH

Barrs Orchard

HR14FU

Backbury

HR14NT

Backbury

HR11FD

Common View

HR14FQ

Cherry Hill Rise

HR14LE

Church Lane

HR14PB

Fownhope Court

HR11FG

Great Crested Crescent

HR14EB

Backbury

HR14NL

Fairfield Green

HR14JE

Backbury

HR14PR

Ringfield Drive

HR14LR

The Green

HR14PP

New Inn Close

HR14JQ

Eastwood Durlow Common

HR14FA

The Maltings

HR14PD

Woolhope Road

HR14NW

Scotch Firs

HR14EN

Sufton Rise

HR82RP

Backbury

HR14FD

Shepherds Orchard

HR11UT

Ledbury Road

HR14JR

Hampton Park Road

HR14LN

Bell Lane

HR14LB

Whitehall Road

HR14LW

Backbury

HR14NQ

Old Barn Close

HR14LT

Backbury

HR14PT

Backbury

HR14JP

Stanley Villas

HR14QX

Broadmoor Common

HR14PJ

Capler Lane

HR14NU

Stone Cottages

HR11FH

Mantella Drive

HR14FE

Church View

HR14JJ

Hopfield Court

HR14EW

Larport Lane

HR14EH

Sufton Lane

HR14LJ

Hopfield Meadow

HR14JY

Church Lane

HR14PE

Court Orchard

HR14HX

School Road

HR14LH

Bramley Close

HR11FB

Mantella Drive

HR14LA

Whitehall Road

HR14HP

Follet Close

HR14PS

Common Hill Lane

HR14LD

Hampton Park Road

HR14FS

Three Willows Close

HR14HN

Perton Lane

HR14HL

Perton Lane

HR14PQ

Highland Place

HR14ER

Backbury View

HR14EZ

Backbury

HR14JW

Bramley Close

HR14FT

Backbury

HR14QA

Common Hill Lane

HR14NA

Perton Lane

HR11FJ

Netherwood Close

HR14EG

Backbury

HR14EU

Barrs Orchard

HR14JX

Rectory Road

HR14PA

Woolhope Road

HR14PG

Court Orchard

HR14LU

Backbury

HR14PW

Manor Court

HR14JA

Backbury

HR14EP

Clay Hill Pit

HR14PL

Church Croft

HR14NJ

Tump Cottages

HR14HY

The Laurels

HR14PH

Common Hill Lane

HR14HZ

Drury Cottages

HR14EE

Backbury

HR14LF

Llanfair Villas

HR14QH

The Nurdens

HR14HJ

Backbury

HR14NH

Forge Cottages

HR14JT

Pippin Close

HR14LG

Humble Bee Park

HR14EL

Backbury

HR14LQ

Dormington Road

HR14PZ

Common Hill Lane

HR14JZ

Church Lane

HR14NX

Ferry Lane

HR14NN

West Villas

HR14LP

Saddlers Cottages

HR14EQ

Sufton Lane

HR14EY

Backbury

HR14EX

School Lane

HR14EA

Backbury

HR14JN

Holywell Gutter Lane

HR14JG

Lower Hazel Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.