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Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle

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About

The area encompassing Fownhope, Tarrington, and Marcle lies within the undulating landscape of south Herefordshire, defined by the River Wye's wide meander. Settlements are small and scattered amidst a patchwork of orchards, hop yards, and pastoral farmland. The terrain rises gently eastwards from the river's floodplain towards the wooded slopes that characterise this part of the county. Roads follow the contours of the land, connecting these rural communities.

A notable ridge runs through the landscape near Marcle, the site of a significant 16th-century landslip. The local geology supports traditional cider apple production, with many farms maintaining orchards. Timber-framed buildings and sandstone churches are common architectural features. The area remains predominantly agricultural, with a quiet character distinct from the more visited sections of the Wye Valley further west.

Area overview

On average Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle is £55,398 per year. There are 5 schools in Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle is home to around 6,600 people, with a population density of about 43.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle Population
6,600
Population density
43.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.42(-55%)
Burglary
4.24(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.94(-46%)
Other theft
3.48(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.73(-75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,192
93.82%
Other White
165
2.5%
Irish
30
0.45%
Indian
28
0.42%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
27
0.41%
Total population: 6,600

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,238
39.79%
Level 3 (A level)
899
15.98%
No qualifications
880
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
752
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
449
7.98%
Total 16+ residents: 5,625

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,311
46.99%
Owns with a mortgage
694
24.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
14.34%
Other social rented
218
7.81%
Other forms of private rent
82
2.94%
Total households: 2,790

Property prices in Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £384,000 in Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle 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 Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£512,500
Flats3£391,000
Semi-Detached19£265,000
Terraced4£257,750

10 years median price trend in Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle.

All postcodes in Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle

HR14ER

Backbury View

HR13TA

Pound Cottages

HR82TS

Three Crosses

HR82JY

Brook Farm Court

HR14LT

Backbury

HR14PU

Old Gore

HR14RF

Bent Orchard

HR82QW

Putley Court

HR82LY

Monks Walk Orchard

HR82PB

Old Gore

HR82QJ

Three Crosses

HR82UG

Crew's Pitch

HR82NQ

Watery Lane

HR82JZ

Three Crosses

HR14EZ

Backbury

HR82NS

Gwynns Hill

HR82JS

Falcon Lane

HR14EY

Backbury

HR13ST

Crew's Pitch

HR82RN

Backbury

HR82SA

Holly View

HR97RA

Old Gore

HR82NH

Lower Waltons

HR14EA

Backbury

HR82QL

Three Crosses

HR14ET

Backbury

HR14QA

Common Hill Lane

HR14ED

Backbury

HR14JB

Backbury

HR14NU

Stone Cottages

HR82SP

The Ryders

HR14RG

The Nurdens

HR82QR

Follet Close

HR14JZ

Church Lane

HR14ND

Follet Close

HR14JN

Holywell Gutter Lane

HR14PZ

Common Hill Lane

HR82SH

Three Crosses

HR14QJ

Hawkers Lane

HR14NJ

Tump Cottages

HR14PL

Church Croft

HR14JU

Rectory Road

HR14RD

The Hyde

HR13SU

Crew's Pitch

HR82PD

Kynaston Council Houses

HR14JQ

Eastwood Durlow Common

HR14RL

Glowson Wood Road

HR82JU

Baregains Lane

HR82NU

Lyne Down

HR81HG

New House Cottages

HR14QU

Broadmoor Common

HR82QD

Three Crosses

HR14EN

Sufton Rise

HR82RY

Ashperton Road

HR14HP

Follet Close

HR14EJ

Sufton Lane

HR14FL

Whitehall Road

HR14PX

Old Gore

HR81HX

Three Crosses

HR14HR

Tarrington Common

HR14AX

The Old Forge

HR82NB

Old Gore

HR14LF

Llanfair Villas

HR13TD

Watery Lane

HR13SL

Three Crosses

HR14QZ

Scar Lane

HR82NX

Lower Waltons

HR11UT

Ledbury Road

HR82TU

Monksbury Court Cottages

HR14BH

Weston Beggard Lane

HR82PL

Glebe Orchard

HR14EP

Clay Hill Pit

HR82QH

Alton Court Road

HR82NP

Old Gore

HR14HN

Perton Lane

HR82NJ

Old Gore

HR97QY

Old Gore

HR14EQ

Sufton Lane

HR14JS

Backbury

HR82UE

Three Crosses

HR14RH

Glowson Wood Road

HR14QX

Broadmoor Common

HR14JP

Stanley Villas

HR82RS

Three Crosses

HR82QF

Three Crosses

HR14PQ

Highland Place

HR14PG

Court Orchard

HR82PZ

Hereford Road

HR14QS

Martins Close

HR14EX

School Lane

HR14HJ

Backbury

HR82PY

Falcon Lane

HR81FA

Three Crosses

HR82SQ

Three Crosses

HR14PJ

Capler Lane

HR14BG

Three Crosses

HR97RD

Welsh Court Road

HR14PW

Manor Court

HR82TT

Filling Bridge Cottages

HR14LJ

Hopfield Meadow

Data Sources

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