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About

Bircher ward is a rural area in northern Herefordshire, characterised by rolling farmland and scattered settlements. It encompasses the village of Bircher itself, along with hamlets like Yatton and Lucton. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with fields and hedgerows defining the scenery. The area is situated near the border with Shropshire, with the A49 road running along its eastern edge, providing a main transport route.

The ward includes part of the Mortimer Forest, a large woodland area offering trails and views over the surrounding countryside. Croft Castle, a National Trust property with its historic parkland and ancient trees, lies within its boundaries. The local community is centred around parish churches and village halls, with farming being a key part of the local economy and identity.

Area overview

On average Bircher has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bircher is £48,102 per year. There are 4 schools in Bircher: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bircher is home to around 3,818 people, with a population density of about 46.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bircher Population
3,818
Population density
46.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.67(-62%)
Burglary
5.24(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.71(-59%)
Other theft
3.67(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,654
95.65%
Other White
91
2.38%
Irish
22
0.58%
Chinese
11
0.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.21%
Total population: 3,820

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,330
40.06%
Level 3 (A level)
547
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
434
13.07%
No qualifications
433
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
299
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 3,320

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,010
58.69%
Owns with a mortgage
353
20.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
190
11.04%
Other social rented
82
4.76%
Other forms of private rent
62
3.6%
Total households: 1,721

Property prices in Bircher

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Bircher area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bircher 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 Bircher over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£470,500
Semi-Detached12£313,750
Terraced4£310,750

10 years median price trend in Bircher

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

All postcodes in Bircher

HR69RD

Bircher

SY84EL

Wheatcommon Lane

SY84JA

Kitchen Hill Road

SY84JN

Claremont Orchard

SY84DW

Captains Meadow

SY84EP

Springfields

SY84HR

Overton Lane

SY84HT

Eagle Cottages

HR60AP

Upper Court

HR69PE

Bircher

HR69PY

Lugg Green Road

HR69RA

Bircher

SY84JG

Green Lane

HR60BL

Green Lane

HR60DL

Hundred Lane

HR60EG

Bircher

HR60FH

Bury Croft Lane

HR69QP

St Michaels Avenue

HR69QY

Bircher

HR60BA

St Anthony

HR60GA

Bircher

HR69QA

Bircher

HR69SH

Lugg Green Road

HR69TE

North Road

HR69PJ

Bircher

HR69PW

Croft Lane

HR69RT

Corner Cottages

SY84JE

Green Lane

HR60AW

North Road

HR60EQ

St Anthony

HR69QU

Bircher

SY84JR

Millbrook Close

SY84BF

Little Furlongs

SY84HQ

Kings Road

SY84HX

Chapel Terrace

SY84HP

Kitchen Hill Road

HR69PU

Bircher

HR69QR

St Michaels Avenue

HR60DT

Eye Lane

HR60ED

Croft Lane

HR69RR

Tudor Place

SY84JB

Green Lane

HR60BW

Plainesbrook

HR69RF

Bircher

HR69SD

Hereford Lane

SY84PG

Mortimer Close

HR60DP

Bircher

HR60EB

Mortimer Meadow

HR60BD

Green Lane

HR60DY

Bircher

SY84JW

Mortimer Drive

SY84EZ

Orchard Rise

HR60AT

Lugg Green Road

HR60DX

Eye Lane

HR69RG

Bircher

SY84JJ

Leys Lane

HR60AU

Old Barn Court

HR60DA

Phillips Acre

HR69FZ

Parhelion Close

SY84ED

Bircher

SY84EU

Woodhouse Lane

HR69PT

Lugg Green Road

SY84EA

Brook Crescent

SY84HW

Millbrook Way

HR60EE

Bircher

HR69SL

Lugg Lane

HR60AS

Bircher

HR60AX

Leys Lane

HR60BJ

Green Lane

HR69PG

Lucton Lane

HR69QL

Lugg Green Road

HR69RU

Chapel Lane

HR69GB

Bircher

SY84HY

Tunnel Lane

HR60EF

Lilac Grove

HR60BB

Green Lane

HR60FL

Bircher

HR69SB

Prospect Cottages

HR69SJ

Lugg Green Road

SY84EY

Woodhouse Lane

SY84HZ

Overton Lane

HR60BT

Bircher

HR69SG

Birch Avenue

HR69SQ

Park Terrace

SY84JQ

Bircher

HR60DF

The Willows

HR69PR

Croft Lane

HR69RH

Bircher

HR69FD

Chapel Lane

HR69PQ

Farm Court

HR69QJ

Longford

HR69QZ

Dog Lane

HR69TG

Hereford Lane

SY84ES

The Rock

SY84HE

Kings Road

HR60BE

Green Lane

HR69FU

St Marys Way

HR60AG

Croft Lane

HR60DN

Eye Lane

HR69PP

Croft Lane

Data Sources

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