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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Backbury Population

3,200

Population density

67.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,996

93.62%

Other White

2.22%

Indian

0.78%

Other Asian

0.5%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.47%

Total population: 3,200

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£485,000	£311,000	£412,500	£687,500	£830,000
Semi-Detached	8	£287,500	£219,200	£247,500	£308,750	£378,500
Terraced	1	£269,500	£269,500	£269,500	£269,500	£269,500

10 years median price trend in Backbury

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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