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Bishops Frome & Cradley

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About

Bishops Frome & Cradley ward is situated in the east of Herefordshire, characterised by a landscape of rolling farmland, orchards, and scattered woodland. The area is primarily rural, with agriculture forming a central part of its economy and identity. Settlements are small, consisting of villages and hamlets like Bishops Frome itself and Cradley, which are connected by a network of narrow country lanes.

The local community is closely linked to the land, with a number of working farms and traditional cider producers. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Mary's Church in Bishops Frome, which features a distinctive wooden spire. The ward offers a quiet, pastoral setting, with public footpaths providing access to the surrounding countryside and views towards the Malvern Hills.

Area overview

On average Bishops Frome & Cradley has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishops Frome & Cradley is £54,077 per year. There are 1 schools in Bishops Frome & Cradley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishops Frome & Cradley is home to around 3,072 people, with a population density of about 45.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishops Frome & Cradley Population
3,072
Population density
45.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.02(-30%)
Burglary
10.42(+157%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.51(-40%)
Other theft
5.21(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,907
94.63%
Other White
80
2.6%
Irish
16
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.33%
Total population: 3,072

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,160
43.77%
Level 3 (A level)
425
16.04%
No qualifications
335
12.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
332
12.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
224
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 2,650

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
683
51.35%
Owns with a mortgage
372
27.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
117
8.8%
Other social rented
97
7.29%
Other forms of private rent
38
2.86%
Total households: 1,330

Property prices in Bishops Frome & Cradley

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £535K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Bishops Frome & Cradley area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishops Frome & Cradley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£475,000£329
Semi-Detached4£211,900£256
Terraced9£188,700£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishops Frome & Cradley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishops Frome & Cradley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£187,500£130,000
2017£305,000£234,750£202,500
2018£385,000£221,250£157,000
2019£405,000£265,000£173,000
2020£436,625£233,500£208,000
2021£376,000£237,500£170,000
2022£536,500£382,500£462,000
2023£585,000£286,000£210,000
2024£495,000£239,000£432,500
2025£475,000£225,000£192,663
2026£477,500£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishops Frome & Cradley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishops Frome & Cradley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£192£116
2017£240£239£199
2018£270£250£194
2019£265£214£211
2020£272£206£220
2021£301£283£221
2022£335£324£294
2023£360£392£287
2024£326£285£327
2025£337£234£268
2026£316£327
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishops Frome & Cradley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishops Frome & Cradley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bishops Frome & Cradley

Is Bishops Frome & Cradley safe?

Bishops Frome & Cradley records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bishops Frome & Cradley?

The median sale price in Bishops Frome & Cradley is £385,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bishops Frome & Cradley?

Bishops Frome & Cradley has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bishops Frome & Cradley?

Bishops Frome & Cradley scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bishops Frome & Cradley sits around rank 18,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bishops Frome & Cradley?

The average household income in Bishops Frome & Cradley is around £54,077 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bishops Frome & Cradley?

Bishops Frome & Cradley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rebecca Tully (Green Party).

All postcodes in Bishops Frome & Cradley

HR81HR

Uplands

WR65AW

Foxhills

WR135EL

Hereford Road

WR135NG

Buryfields Estate

WR65BN

Golden Valley

WR65AA

Acton Green

WR135EP

Bearswood

WR135NH

Vinesend Lane

WR65BT

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135JH

Ridgeway Cross

HR74JT

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR65AH

Hook Lane

WR135NL

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135NB

Credenleigh

WR65AP

The Hop Kilns

WR65AJ

Hook Lane

WR135JU

Hereford Road

WR65BD

Green Lane

HR81HU

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR65TY

Hope House Lane

HR74JZ

Hawthorne Cottages

WR135JX

Tanhouse Lane

WR65BB

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135JT

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135ET

The Farleys

WR65BF

Parsonage Crescent

WR135NP

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR65BQ

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135HE

Crumpton Hill Road

WR135JG

Chockbury Lane

HR81QJ

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135JA

Bosbury Road

WR135LJ

Upper Churchfields

WR135LP

Finchers Corner

WR65BU

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135JL

Bromyard Road

WR135EN

Bishops Frome & Cradley

HR74EZ

Hereford Road

WR135JJ

Ridgeway Cross

HR74LA

Poplars Cottages

WR135NQ

Vinesend Lane

WR135LS

Chockbury Lane

WR65AY

Bishops Frome & Cradley

HR74RX

Linton Lane

WR65EL

Bishops Frome & Cradley

HR74JY

Avenbury Lane

WR135LB

Beech Close

WR135NR

Ridgeway Cross

WR135JB

Stoney Cross

WR135JF

Coombe Lane

HR74JX

Stoke Lane

WR65AF

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135HW

Cowleigh Park

WR135LL

Fincher's Corner

WR135HP

Crumpton Hill Road

WR135JZ

Huntingdon

WR135AN

Fairlea Close

HR74JP

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135EZ

Birchwood

WR135NF

Brookside

WR65UB

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR65AU

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR65AQ

Church House Cottages

HR74JA

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR65AX

Snail's Bank

WR135HF

Crumpton Hill Road

WR135JE

Greenhill

HR74SS

Pencombe Road

WR65BY

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135JP

Bromyard Road

WR135EX

Batchcombe Lane

WR135JW

Bromyard Road

WR135LR

Bishops Frome & Cradley

HR81FE

Wheatsheaf Close

WR135NA

Chockbury Lane

WR135LU

Tanhouse Lane

WR135NN

Stiffords Bridge

WR65AE

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135LZ

Old Tanhouse Lane

HR81HT

Leadon Court Cottages

HR74JU

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135JR

Wells Lane

WR135ES

Batchcombe Lane

WR135NW

Stiffords Bridge

WR65BL

Paunton

WR65BG

Bishops Frome & Cradley

HR81HW

Bishops Frome & Cradley

HR74SP

Hackley Cottages

HR74HY

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135LT

Bosbury Road

WR65AR

Farm Court

WR65TX

Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135LA

Oaklands

HR74JR

Bishops Frome & Cradley

HR81HY

Farriers Orchard

WR65BE

Pool Close

WR135NE

Malvern Oaks Close

WR135JY

Tanhouse Lane

WR135AL

Old School Close

HR74LB

Avenbury Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.