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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

HR69QN

Longford

HR69QT

Church Green

HR69QX

Bircher

HR60AH

Bircher

HR60BZ

Croft Lane

HR60EZ

Mulberry Meadow

HR69SW

Lugg Green Road

HR60AJ

Broad Lane

HR60DR

Bircher

HR69PN

Bircher

HR69SN

Boarsfield

SY84HF

Bircher

SY84HH

Hallets Well

HR69SE

West Town Court

HR60AR

Yarpole Lane

HR69RJ

Dog Lane

SY84EW

Castle Road

SY84HD

Ashley Walk

HR69AU

Bircher

HR69PS

Croft Lane

HR60BG

Green Lane

HR69PH

Lucton Lane

HR69PX

Bircher

HR69RL

Bircher

HR69SF

Bircher

HR60AE

Bircher

HR60DZ

Townsend Park

HR69PF

Bircher

HR60BN

Bircher

HR60DS

Eye Lane

HR69QD

Hereford Lane

HR69QE

Hereford Lane

SY84JH

Bircher

SY84JL

Bircher

HR60AD

Bircher

HR60AL

Broad Lane

HR60BQ

Green Lane Crescent

HR60BS

Bircher

HR69QS

Longford Cottages

SY84HB

Appleyard Close

SY84HU

Church Lane

HR60BY

Croft Lane

HR60FE

Lowermead

HR69RS

Highfield Close

HR69RY

Longford

SY84HG

Woodhouse Lane

HR60AQ

Bircher

HR60AZ

Leys Lane

HR60BU

Bircher Common

HR60EA

The Fold

HR60EH

Mortimer Meadow

HR69AW

Church Green

HR69SP

Kingsleane

HR69RB

Bircher

HR60AY

Leys Lane

HR69RX

North Road

SY84FA

Border Meadow

HR60BH

Croft Crescent

HR60DW

Bircher

SY84JP

Damson Close

HR60BX

Yarpole Lane

SY84JF

Green Lane

HR60FB

Bircher

HR69AT

Bircher

HR69RN

Spout Lane

SY84HL

St Georges Crescent

HR60DU

Eye Lane

HR69SS

West Town Court

SY84EN

Rosedale Cottages

HR69RZ

North Road

SY84ET

Wheatcommon Lane

HR60BP

Bircher

HR60DB

Croft Lane

HR69AX

Lawtonbury Cottages

HR69QB

Hereford Lane

HR69SA

Bircher

SY84HN

Church Lane

SY84HS

Orleton Court

HR69DP

The Wardens

HR69QW

Bircher

HR69RE

Hamlyn Place

HR69RW

Bircher

HR69PZ

Bircher

SY84ER

Upper House Cottages

SY84HJ

Kings Road

Data Sources

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