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Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

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About

The Bromyard & Bishop's Frome area lies in north-east Herefordshire, characterised by rolling countryside and farmland dissected by small rivers like the River Frome. The market town of Bromyard serves as a central hub, with its historic streets and timber-framed buildings reflecting its medieval origins. The surrounding landscape is one of mixed agriculture, with fields, hedgerows, and pockets of woodland defining the rural parishes.

The area is part of the Frome Valley, with Bishop's Frome situated along the river. The local economy has strong ties to farming and land management. A notable local event is the annual Bromyard Folk Festival, which draws visitors to the town. The geology includes areas of old red sandstone, contributing to the soil composition and the traditional building materials seen in the villages and farmsteads scattered across the hills.

Area overview

On average Bromyard & Bishop's Frome has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bromyard & Bishop's Frome is £48,469 per year. There are 8 schools in Bromyard & Bishop's Frome: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bromyard & Bishop's Frome is home to around 10,681 people, with a population density of about 50.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome Population
10,681
Population density
50 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.18(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.11(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.4(+3%)
Other theft
5.06(-12%)
Burglary
3.93(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,005
93.67%
Other White
356
3.33%
Irish
44
0.41%
Indian
38
0.36%
Other
38
0.36%
Total population: 10,681

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,069
33.3%
No qualifications
1,683
18.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,481
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,306
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
874
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 9,216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,232
45.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,103
22.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
672
13.83%
Other social rented
545
11.22%
Other forms of private rent
175
3.6%
Total households: 4,859

Property prices in Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Bromyard & Bishop's Frome area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bromyard & Bishop's Frome 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 Bromyard & Bishop's Frome over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£451,500
Flats6£250,000
Semi-Detached35£247,000
Terraced28£186,850

10 years median price trend in Bromyard & Bishop's Frome

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromyard & Bishop's Frome.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.