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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£217K – £473K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Golden Valley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golden Valley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£425,000£274
Semi-Detached5£220,000£261
Terraced8£195,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Golden Valley North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golden Valley North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£377,500—£342,500
2017£340,000£254,000£145,000
2018£364,000£178,500£150,500
2019£330,000£277,500£112,600
2020£461,125£207,500£117,000
2021£420,000£291,000£152,750
2022£422,500£290,000£199,500
2023£498,500£295,000£180,000
2024£497,770£270,000£206,000
2025£485,000£302,500£205,000
2026£350,000£215,000£206,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golden Valley North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golden Valley North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259—£243
2017£240£207£173
2018£233£172£171
2019£274£308£152
2020£290£195£163
2021£281£240£201
2022£285£259£231
2023£322£225£272
2024£335£285£235
2025£274£295£222
2026£270—£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golden Valley North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Golden Valley North in the last year.

All postcodes in Golden Valley North

HR36AF

Brown's Lane

HR29LQ

Old School Lane

HR29LE

Deer Park Close

HR29LL

Ploughfields

HR35RQ

Church Lane

HR35SU

Brown's Lane

HR20RT

Orchard Place

HR36DE

Turners Boat Cottages

HR20SU

Urishay Villa

HR29JB

Old Thatch Close

HR29JZ

Golden Valley North

HR20SX

Golden Valley North

HR29LN

Woodbury Lane

HR20RZ

Mowbage Lane

HR36BL

Park Farm Road

HR29JY

Golden Valley North

HR35SY

Follet Close

HR20SN

Fine Street

HR35FE

Hardwicke Road

HR20SW

Golden Valley North

HR35RF

Church Lane

HR35BB

Newport Street

HR35FJ

Golden Valley North

HR35HT

Church Road

HR29JT

Old Thatch Close

HR35HF

Park View

HR20SS

Manor Cottages

HR20RR

Church Road

HR36AR

Golden Valley North

HR35HA

Castleton Farm Road

HR35EZ

Church Road

HR29PY

Golden Valley North

HR29PP

Watery Lane

HR35ER

Upper Court Cottages

HR36AG

Golden Valley North

HR35HB

Green Track

HR36AE

Pont y Weston

HR20RU

Golden Valley North

HR36AY

Arthur's Stone Lane

HR35HD

Golden Valley North

HR29LH

Woodbury Lane

HR35RB

Victoria Terrace

HR36BH

Snodhill Old Tay

HR20RN

Thornberry Close

HR35HG

Locksters Lane

HR36BE

Land On The West Side Of

HR35EN

Nantyglasdwr Lane

HR36AU

Pentre Lane

HR36BX

Bodcott Lane

HR35TA

Broadmeadow Lane

HR35RD

Coronation Terrace

HR20SL

Golden Valley North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.