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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

HR82RR

Three Crosses

HR14EW

Larport Lane

HR14NP

Scotch Firs

HR14EB

Backbury

HR82NY

Lower Waltons

HR14QT

Park View

HR14EH

Sufton Lane

HR11FG

Great Crested Crescent

HR14NA

Perton Lane

HR82TE

Three Crosses

HR82RX

Three Crosses

HR82NG

Watery Lane

HR14NN

West Villas

HR82QG

Three Crosses

HR14LS

Pentaloe Close

HR14AZ

Pound Close

HR82TX

Monkhide

HR14BW

Weston Beggard Lane

HR14PN

Nover Wood Drive

HR82SG

Hereford Road

HR14PT

Backbury

HR13SX

Three Crosses

HR14FS

Three Willows Close

HR82TH

Millfield

HR82NN

Old Gore

HR82TB

Three Crosses

HR14NY

Court Orchard

HR82PF

Glowson Wood Road

HR14TD

Old Gore

HR14JL

The Orchards

HR97QX

Old Gore

HR14NQ

Old Barn Close

HR82RB

Three Crosses

HR81HJ

Three Crosses

HR14QN

The Nurdens

HR14PS

Common Hill Lane

HR14JJ

Hopfield Court

HR82UJ

Rose Cottages

HR14NT

Backbury

HR14HE

Sufton Lane

HR14FE

Church View

HR82LB

Little Marcle Court Road

HR82ND

Old Gore

HR82QE

Priors Court Cottages

HR14LH

Bramley Close

HR97RB

Welsh Court Road

HR14FD

Shepherds Orchard

HR14RB

Alfords Mill

HR14RR

Old Gore

HR82RL

Three Crosses

HR82SB

Haywood Lane

HR14EF

Backbury

HR82RF

Three Crosses

HR82PQ

Cherry Orchard Lane

HR82UQ

Newton Houses

HR14HX

School Road

HR14NX

Ferry Lane

HR82SF

Three Crosses

HR82SE

Three Crosses

HR14BJ

Weston Beggard Lane

HR14BL

Weston Beggard Lane

HR82RU

Three Crosses

HR14PB

Fownhope Court

HR14RA

Bent Orchard

HR14QL

The Nurdens

HR82JX

Baregains Lane

HR82TF

Three Crosses

HR11FD

Common View

HR82PJ

Watery Lane

HR82RE

Riley Gardens

HR14JX

Rectory Road

HR81HN

Three Crosses

HR14NF

Bent Orchard

HR81HH

Three Crosses

HR97QZ

Old Gore

HR82TY

Crew's Pitch

HR82NL

Dymock Road

HR82UD

Three Crosses

HR82TP

Crew's Pitch

HR14LW

Backbury

HR82RD

The Sheepcote

HR14QH

The Nurdens

HR14JE

Backbury

HR14JY

Church Lane

HR14HW

Perton Lane

HR82NA

Old Gore

HR82TN

Nurses Cottages

HR82PA

Old Gore

HR14NH

Forge Cottages

HR82PE

Orchard View

HR14JG

Lower Hazel Cottages

HR82SW

Webs Orchard

HR82NF

Monks Meadow

HR14FT

Backbury

HR14JF

Garbrook

HR13SW

Three Crosses

HR82UL

Steppes Cottages

HR11FH

Mantella Drive

HR14NE

Eastwood Durlow Common

HR13SP

Three Crosses

Data Sources

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