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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 35 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
35
Deprivation level
4/10
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
17.29(-55%)
Burglary
5.5(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.24(-51%)
Other theft
4.98(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-57%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,654
95.65%
Other White
91
2.38%
Irish
22
0.58%
Chinese
11
0.29%
Other Asian
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 £395,000 in Bircher area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 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
Terraced4£310,750
Detached32£470,500
Semi-Detached10£281,250

10 years median price trend in Bircher

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

All postcodes in Bircher

SY84BF

Little Furlongs

HR69PE

Bircher

HR69PZ

Bircher

HR69PG

Lucton Lane

HR69DP

The Wardens

HR69GB

Bircher

HR60DW

Bircher

HR69SD

Hereford Lane

HR69RR

Tudor Place

HR69RE

Hamlyn Place

HR60DS

Eye Lane

HR60FB

Bircher

HR69PW

Croft Lane

HR60BA

St Anthony

SY84JW

Mortimer Drive

HR60BS

Bircher

SY84HN

Church Lane

HR69RN

Spout Lane

SY84HL

St Georges Crescent

SY84HQ

Kings Road

HR69SQ

Park Terrace

HR69RU

Chapel Lane

HR69RX

North Road

HR69PN

Bircher

SY84HR

Overton Lane

HR60AW

North Road

HR60AZ

Leys Lane

SY84HX

Chapel Terrace

HR60FL

Bircher

HR60AS

Bircher

HR69FD

Chapel Lane

HR69SL

Lugg Lane

HR60DX

Eye Lane

HR60BQ

Green Lane Crescent

SY84PG

Mortimer Close

HR69SJ

Lugg Green Road

HR60AU

Old Barn Court

HR69SA

Bircher

HR60FE

Lowermead

HR69AU

Bircher

HR69FZ

Parhelion Close

HR60EA

The Fold

HR69PU

Bircher

HR69RZ

North Road

HR69RT

Corner Cottages

HR60AP

Upper Court

HR60BD

Green Lane

SY84HT

Eagle Cottages

HR69QZ

Dog Lane

HR60DU

Eye Lane

HR69AW

Church Green

HR69RG

Bircher

SY84JL

Bircher

HR60BT

Bircher

HR60BB

Green Lane

SY84HP

Kitchen Hill Road

SY84HZ

Overton Lane

HR60GA

Bircher

SY84ES

The Rock

HR60BE

Green Lane

SY84EW

Castle Road

HR60AD

Bircher

SY84HY

Tunnel Lane

HR69RW

Bircher

HR69RA

Bircher

HR60EG

Bircher

SY84EY

Woodhouse Lane

HR69PH

Lucton Lane

HR69RB

Bircher

HR60DF

The Willows

HR69QJ

Longford

SY84HH

Hallets Well

SY84HG

Woodhouse Lane

HR69PF

Bircher

HR69QL

Lugg Green Road

HR60AQ

Bircher

HR60AJ

Broad Lane

SY84JF

Green Lane

HR60AX

Leys Lane

HR60AE

Bircher

HR69SS

West Town Court

HR69RL

Bircher

HR69PQ

Farm Court

SY84HB

Appleyard Close

SY84HS

Orleton Court

HR69RF

Bircher

SY84JE

Green Lane

HR60DN

Eye Lane

SY84HU

Church Lane

SY84ET

Wheatcommon Lane

HR69RJ

Dog Lane

HR60ED

Croft Lane

SY84JB

Green Lane

HR60BP

Bircher

HR60DR

Bircher

HR69SB

Prospect Cottages

HR60DZ

Townsend Park

HR60BG

Green Lane

HR60DY

Bircher

HR60DA

Phillips Acre

Data Sources

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