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Golden Valley North

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About

Golden Valley North is a large rural ward covering the northern section of the Golden Valley in western Herefordshire. The area is defined by its agricultural landscape, with farms and small settlements spread across rolling hills and the valley floor. The River Dore flows through the ward, supporting this pastoral character. The communities here are small and dispersed, with the village of Dorstone serving as a central point.

The ward contains significant historical features, including the Iron Age hillfort of Credenhill Camp. Arthur's Stone, a Neolithic burial chamber, is a notable ancient monument overlooking the valley. The local economy remains closely tied to the land, primarily focused on livestock and crop farming. This creates a quiet, working countryside atmosphere distinct from more tourist-oriented parts of the county.

Area overview

On average Golden Valley North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Golden Valley North is £49,819 per year. There are 3 schools in Golden Valley North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Golden Valley North is home to around 3,044 people, with a population density of about 28.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Golden Valley North Population
3,044
Population density
28.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.38(-50%)
Public order
2.3(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.3(-68%)
Other theft
1.97(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.97(-82%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,921
95.99%
Other White
53
1.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.33%
Irish
10
0.33%
Total population: 3,043

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
969
37.81%
Level 3 (A level)
442
17.25%
No qualifications
365
14.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
365
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
225
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 2,563

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
684
51.43%
Owns with a mortgage
298
22.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
176
13.23%
Other social rented
97
7.29%
Other forms of private rent
46
3.46%
Total households: 1,330

Property prices in Golden Valley North

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Golden Valley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Golden Valley North 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 Golden Valley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£474,000
Semi-Detached5£305,000
Terraced6£186,250

10 years median price trend in Golden Valley North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golden Valley North.

All postcodes in Golden Valley North

HR35EU

Church Road

HR20TQ

Crossways

HR35HU

Sheepcote Bungalows

HR36AD

Brown's Lane

HR29JX

Golden Valley North

HR35TE

Scudamore Common

HR36AW

Church Road

HR20ST

Stockley Hill

HR36AB

Golden Valley North

HR36DB

Orchard Place

HR29LJ

Golden Valley North

HR29PS

Golden Valley North

HR36BJ

Land And Buildings At

HR20RS

Closure Place

HR36DD

Bredwardine Hill

HR36BZ

Bredwardine Hill

HR29PR

Stockley Hill

HR29JN

Golden Valley North

HR35TD

Church Lane

HR20TF

Long Lane

HR36BQ

Park Farm Road

HR29PX

Golden Valley North

HR35TB

Watery Lane

HR20FA

Spire View

HR20SJ

Mowbage Lane

HR20RY

Mowbage Lane

HR35FH

Wellfield Rise

HR35ST

Golden Valley North

HR20SE

Lewis Way

HR20TD

Long Lane

HR29LA

Golden Valley North

HR35QY

Hardwicke Road

HR36AP

Chapel Lane

HR35SX

Middlewood

HR36AN

Chapel Lane

HR36AS

Spoon Lane

HR20RW

Princes Orchard

HR36AA

Arthur's Stone Lane

HR35BE

Newport Street

HR20RG

Lower Bazley

HR36BT

Church Lane

HR20BT

Golden Valley North

HR29LF

Golden Valley North

HR20SP

Wellbrookside

HR29PT

Tyberton Court

HR29PU

Golden Valley North

HR29JS

Bellimore

HR20RQ

Hawthorn Rise

HR29JA

Deer Park Close

HR20RX

Chapel Lane

HR36BU

Bredwardine Hill

HR36AH

Brown's Lane

HR35RA

Grove Cottages

HR35FG

Golden Valley North

HR35HQ

Parks Road

HR35QX

Hardwicke Road

HR36DA

Bredwardine Hill

HR35HH

Locksters Lane

HR35RW

Lower Mead

HR29LG

Cornewall Close

HR20TG

Crossways

HR20RP

Bazley Lane

HR35BD

Golden Valley North

HR36AJ

Dore View

HR36BY

Bodcott Lane

HR29JU

Cloverdale Drive

HR35ET

Clifford Casle

HR29LD

Woodbury Lane

HR20SR

Wellbrookside

HR20SD

The Old Forge Industrial Estate

HR35EX

Church Road

HR36BA

Arthur's Stone Lane

HR20SB

Palace Orchard Road

HR35BZ

Newport Street

HR20SF

Urishay Villa

HR29LB

Woodbury Lane

HR35HL

Priory Wood

HR36AQ

The Firs

HR20SH

Golden Valley North

HR36AX

Arthur's Stone Lane

HR35EY

Church Road

HR35TF

Golden Valley North

HR20SQ

Church Road

HR36AT

Golden Valley North

HR29PZ

Golden Valley North

HR20TE

Long Lane

HR20TA

Urishay Villa

HR29FN

Haynstone Court

HR35ES

The Priory

HR35EP

Golden Valley North

HR20SG

Urishay Villa

HR36BG

Gattimer Lane

HR35FF

Bookers Edge

HR35HJ

Locksters Lane

HR35HE

Church Road

HR35QZ

The Crescent

HR35EW

Newport Street

HR36BN

Mill Lane

HR36AZ

Scar Lane

HR35TG

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Data Sources

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