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About

Credenhill ward encompasses a large rural area north of Hereford city. It includes the village of Credenhill itself, along with smaller settlements like Upper Lyde and Burghill. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land, woodland, and the prominent wooded hill of Credenhill Park Wood, an Iron Age hillfort site. The ward is primarily residential and farming-based, with local amenities centred in the villages.

A notable feature is the presence of the former RAF Credenhill site, which was historically home to the SAS regiment. This large, secured complex sits on the edge of the village. The ward's rural character is defined by lanes connecting farms and hamlets, with views towards the Welsh Marches. The Roman town of Magnis was also historically located within this area.

Area overview

On average Credenhill has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Credenhill is £56,180 per year. There are 2 schools in Credenhill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Credenhill is home to around 3,698 people, with a population density of about 211.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Credenhill Population
3,698
Population density
211.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.36(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.68(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.43(-67%)
Other theft
2.43(-57%)
Public order
1.08(-82%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,486
94.19%
Other White
92
2.49%
Other Asian
17
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.38%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
13
0.35%
Total population: 3,701

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
885
29.52%
No qualifications
570
19.01%
Level 3 (A level)
556
18.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
424
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
279
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 2,998

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
575
40.95%
Owns with a mortgage
384
27.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
149
10.61%
Other social rented
140
9.97%
Other forms of private rent
104
7.41%
Total households: 1,404

Property prices in Credenhill

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Credenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Credenhill 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 Credenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£422,500
Flats2£132,500
Semi-Detached10£272,500
Terraced6£222,500

10 years median price trend in Credenhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Credenhill.

All postcodes in Credenhill

HR47PR

Credenhill

Data Sources

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