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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

HR14HZ

Drury Cottages

HR82RQ

The Glebe Road

HR82LA

Little Marcle Court Road

HR14QW

The Nurdens

HR14TB

Old Gore

HR14LR

The Green

HR14TF

Old Gore

HR14JH

Barrs Orchard

HR14PD

Woolhope Road

HR14EE

Backbury

HR82QU

Near Green Close

HR14LD

Hampton Park Road

HR11FF

Hylidae Road

HR14HL

Perton Lane

HR82TR

Three Crosses

HR82TA

Three Crosses

HR14FN

Ferry Lane

HR81HQ

Three Crosses

HR14RJ

Glowson Wood Road

HR14LA

Whitehall Road

HR14LE

Church Lane

HR14EG

Backbury

HR14LB

Whitehall Road

HR11FE

Palmate Crescent

HR81QH

Three Crosses

HR14FA

The Maltings

HR13TB

Watery Lane

HR82PH

Follet Close

HR82QA

Wattress Cottages

HR82QT

The Wonders

HR14HQ

The Hamlet

HR82TG

Millfield

HR82RZ

Church Lane

HR14NW

Scotch Firs

HR11FB

Mantella Drive

HR82RJ

Three Crosses

HR14JT

Pippin Close

HR82QP

Putley Court

HR82NT

Park View

HR14RN

Perryfield Cottages

HR14QP

Canwood

HR14LN

Bell Lane

HR81HL

Three Crosses

HR82TJ

Forge Courtyard

HR14JR

Hampton Park Road

HR82WH

Three Crosses

HR14TG

Falcons Cottages

HR13SJ

Weston Beggard Lane

HR82RA

Three Crosses

HR14PF

Backbury

HR14RP

Old Gore

HR14JD

Backbury

HR14LQ

Dormington Road

HR14LG

Humble Bee Park

HR14BN

Weston Beggard Lane

HR82JR

Baregains Lane

HR82RW

Three Crosses

HR14QY

Broadmoor Common

HR13SR

Crew's Pitch

HR14RQ

The Nurdens

HR14HH

Backbury

HR82RT

Tuston Lane

HR82TW

Hopton Cottages

HR14JW

Bramley Close

HR82QQ

Alton Court Road

HR14PH

Common Hill Lane

HR13RH

Three Crosses

HR14DY

Moormills Cottages

HR81HF

Three Crosses

HR82NR

Gwynns Hill

HR82SD

Haywood Lane

HR82TD

Three Crosses

HR13SS

Crew's Pitch

HR14FQ

Cherry Hill Rise

HR14EU

Barrs Orchard

HR14HG

Backbury

HR14PP

New Inn Close

HR14FU

Backbury

HR14EL

Backbury

HR82SN

Heywood Lane

HR82RP

Backbury

HR14PR

Ringfield Drive

HR14PA

Woolhope Road

HR82QS

Eastwood Durlow Common

HR82TZ

Crew's Pitch

HR14NB

Perton Lane

HR14HY

The Laurels

HR82QN

Putley Green

HR14PY

Old Gore

HR82PG

Cherry Orchard Lane

HR11AX

Copsewood Drive

HR82QB

Three Crosses

HR14ES

Clay Hill Pit

HR14LP

Saddlers Cottages

HR14LU

Backbury

HR82NW

Kempley Road

HR97RF

Old Gore

HR14NL

Fairfield Green

HR13TE

Watery Lane

HR11FJ

Netherwood Close

Data Sources

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