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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 36 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
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
18.12(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-26%)
Burglary
4.69(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.69(-59%)
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 26 recent sales, the median property price is £411,250 in Backbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,000 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
Detached17£485,000
Semi-Detached8£287,500
Terraced1£269,500

10 years median price trend in Backbury

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

All postcodes in Backbury

HR14FS

Three Willows Close

HR14ND

Follet Close

HR14HW

Perton Lane

HR14NA

Perton Lane

HR14NH

Forge Cottages

HR14FU

Backbury

HR14PH

Common Hill Lane

HR14HQ

The Hamlet

HR14ED

Backbury

HR14LB

Whitehall Road

HR14ET

Backbury

HR14DY

Moormills Cottages

HR14NJ

Tump Cottages

HR14EA

Backbury

HR14JJ

Hopfield Court

HR14JY

Church Lane

HR82RP

Backbury

HR14AZ

Pound Close

HR11UT

Ledbury Road

HR14EQ

Sufton Lane

HR14FQ

Cherry Hill Rise

HR14LD

Hampton Park Road

HR14PA

Woolhope Road

HR14PN

Nover Wood Drive

HR14FN

Ferry Lane

HR14PL

Church Croft

HR14EL

Backbury

HR82RN

Backbury

HR14JW

Bramley Close

HR14LP

Saddlers Cottages

HR14EY

Backbury

HR14FA

The Maltings

HR14NW

Scotch Firs

HR14HE

Sufton Lane

HR14LF

Llanfair Villas

HR14PW

Manor Court

HR14JF

Garbrook

HR14LA

Whitehall Road

HR14LJ

Hopfield Meadow

HR11FJ

Netherwood Close

HR14LT

Backbury

HR14PG

Court Orchard

HR14EF

Backbury

HR14LR

The Green

HR14PS

Common Hill Lane

HR14JG

Lower Hazel Cottages

HR14JZ

Church Lane

HR14LW

Backbury

HR14PJ

Capler Lane

HR14HX

School Road

HR14HY

The Laurels

HR14LG

Humble Bee Park

HR14NX

Ferry Lane

HR11AX

Copsewood Drive

HR14HN

Perton Lane

HR14QX

Broadmoor Common

HR14NU

Stone Cottages

HR14PD

Woolhope Road

HR11FB

Mantella Drive

HR11FH

Mantella Drive

HR14LU

Backbury

HR14JE

Backbury

HR14JN

Holywell Gutter Lane

HR11FE

Palmate Crescent

HR11FG

Great Crested Crescent

HR14HH

Backbury

HR14JQ

Eastwood Durlow Common

HR14JS

Backbury

HR14NN

West Villas

HR14HJ

Backbury

HR14JR

Hampton Park Road

HR11FD

Common View

HR14JB

Backbury

HR11FF

Hylidae Road

HR14NP

Scotch Firs

HR14PZ

Common Hill Lane

HR14EX

School Lane

HR14HP

Follet Close

HR14JD

Backbury

HR14JL

The Orchards

HR14PF

Backbury

HR14QH

The Nurdens

HR14PP

New Inn Close

HR14EW

Larport Lane

HR14PB

Fownhope Court

HR14JH

Barrs Orchard

HR14LE

Church Lane

HR14LN

Bell Lane

HR14PT

Backbury

HR14EP

Clay Hill Pit

HR14NL

Fairfield Green

HR14EG

Backbury

HR14EJ

Sufton Lane

HR14ES

Clay Hill Pit

HR14LH

Bramley Close

HR14NQ

Old Barn Close

HR14HG

Backbury

HR14ER

Backbury View

HR14PE

Court Orchard

HR14JU

Rectory Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.