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Bishops Frome & Cradley

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About

Bishops Frome & Cradley ward is a rural area in Herefordshire, known for its rolling countryside and small villages. The ward includes the settlements of Bishops Frome, Cradley, and several hamlets, with a mix of farmland and woodland. The landscape is typical of the county, with fields, hedgerows, and scattered orchards. The area has a quiet, agricultural character, with a focus on farming and local community life.

Facilities in the ward are limited, with a few village halls, pubs, and churches serving as social hubs. The River Frome runs through the area, adding to its natural appeal. Transport links are mainly rural roads, connecting to nearby towns like Ledbury and Hereford. The ward has a small population, with many residents working in agriculture or commuting to larger settlements for employment. The sense of community is strong, with local events often centred around village life.

Area overview

On average Bishops Frome & Cradley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bishops Frome & Cradley is £46,390 per year. There are 3 schools in Bishops Frome & Cradley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £443,000 in Bishops Frome & Cradley area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £780,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£472,500
Semi-Detached5£294,000
Terraced3£225,000

10 years price trend in Bishops Frome & Cradley

All postcodes in Bishops Frome & Cradley

WR135JD

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR135HF

Crumpton Hill Road

WR135NP

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR65AH

Hook Lane

WR65AZ

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

WR65BN

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

WR65BZ

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

WR65UA

Hope House Lane

HR74JX

Stoke Lane

HR74SP

Pencombe Lane

WR135EL

Birchwood Lane

WR65BD

Green Lane

HR81HU

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

HR81HR

Farriers Orchard

WR135EZ

Birchwood Lane

WR135JG

Chockbury Lane

WR135LR

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR135LS

Chockbury Lane

WR135LN

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR65AW

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

HR81HT

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

WR135AL

Old School Close

WR135LD

Sycamore Close

WR135LH

Rectory Lane

WR135NE

Malvern Oaks Close

WR135NL

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR135NU

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR65TZ

Hope House Lane

HR81HS

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

HR74JP

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

HR81HW

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

WR135JP

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR65AP

The Hop Kilns

WR65BB

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

WR65BU

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

HR74RX

Linton Lane

HR81HP

Snail's Bank

WR135JU

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR135EY

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR135JL

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath

WR65AR

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

HR81QJ

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

WR135HE

Crumpton Hill Road

WR135NQ

Vinesend Lane

WR65BL

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

WR65AX

Snail's Bank

WR65BJ

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

WR65DB

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.