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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

HR69AT

Bircher

SY84FA

Border Meadow

HR69PT

Lugg Green Road

HR69QA

Bircher

HR69QR

St Michaels Avenue

HR69QN

Longford

HR69SP

Kingsleane

HR69SW

Lugg Green Road

HR60BZ

Croft Lane

HR60DL

Hundred Lane

HR69AX

Lawtonbury Cottages

HR60BH

Croft Crescent

HR69RD

Bircher

SY84ED

Bircher

HR69QP

St Michaels Avenue

HR60BU

Bircher Common

HR69SE

West Town Court

HR60DT

Eye Lane

HR69PY

Lugg Green Road

HR60AH

Bircher

SY84JR

Millbrook Close

HR69RH

Bircher

HR60FH

Bury Croft Lane

HR60BX

Yarpole Lane

SY84EA

Brook Crescent

HR60BL

Green Lane

SY84HW

Millbrook Way

SY84JA

Kitchen Hill Road

SY84JQ

Bircher

HR69QW

Bircher

HR69PJ

Bircher

HR69QU

Bircher

HR60AR

Yarpole Lane

HR69TG

Hereford Lane

HR69PR

Croft Lane

SY84JJ

Leys Lane

HR60AL

Broad Lane

HR69QD

Hereford Lane

HR60EF

Lilac Grove

HR69RY

Longford

HR69QS

Longford Cottages

HR60EE

Bircher

SY84HD

Ashley Walk

HR69SH

Lugg Green Road

SY84HJ

Kings Road

HR60EB

Mortimer Meadow

SY84EU

Woodhouse Lane

HR69SF

Bircher

SY84DW

Captains Meadow

SY84EN

Rosedale Cottages

HR69PS

Croft Lane

HR60AY

Leys Lane

SY84JH

Bircher

SY84EL

Wheatcommon Lane

HR60BW

Plainesbrook

SY84HE

Kings Road

HR60AT

Lugg Green Road

SY84EZ

Orchard Rise

HR60EQ

St Anthony

SY84JN

Claremont Orchard

HR69FU

St Marys Way

SY84JP

Damson Close

HR69QB

Hereford Lane

HR60EZ

Mulberry Meadow

SY84EP

Springfields

HR60BY

Croft Lane

HR69QX

Bircher

HR60DP

Bircher

HR60BJ

Green Lane

SY84HF

Bircher

HR60EH

Mortimer Meadow

HR69QY

Bircher

SY84ER

Upper House Cottages

HR60DB

Croft Lane

HR69PP

Croft Lane

HR60AG

Croft Lane

HR69SG

Birch Avenue

HR69SN

Boarsfield

HR69TE

North Road

HR69PX

Bircher

SY84JG

Green Lane

HR69RS

Highfield Close

HR60BN

Bircher

HR69QT

Church Green

HR69QE

Hereford Lane

Data Sources

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