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Golden Valley South

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About

Golden Valley South ward encompasses a rural portion of western Herefordshire, characterised by rolling farmland and small settlements along the River Dore. The area includes the villages of Dorstone, Peterchurch, and Vowchurch, which serve as local hubs. The landscape is dominated by agricultural fields, hedgerows, and wooded slopes, with the Black Mountains forming a distinct backdrop to the west. This is primarily a working agricultural environment.

The ward's history is deeply connected to the surrounding land, with several Norman-era churches and the site of Arthur's Stone, a Neolithic burial chamber, located near Dorstone. Economic activity revolves around farming, particularly livestock, with tourism drawn to the quiet lanes and walking paths like those of the Dore Valley. The area maintains a quiet, dispersed community feel, distinct from the more populated wards to the east.

Area overview

On average Golden Valley South has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Golden Valley South is £50,211 per year. There are 3 schools in Golden Valley South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Golden Valley South is home to around 3,287 people, with a population density of about 18.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Golden Valley South Population
3,287
Population density
18.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.6(-62%)
Other theft
6.08(+7%)
Burglary
5.48(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.26(-60%)
Public order
1.83(-70%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,156
96.01%
Other White
50
1.52%
Irish
18
0.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.4%
Total population: 3,287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,046
37.95%
No qualifications
438
15.89%
Level 3 (A level)
431
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
389
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
245
8.89%
Total 16+ residents: 2,756

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
755
53.43%
Owns with a mortgage
301
21.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
200
14.15%
Other forms of private rent
59
4.18%
Other social rented
58
4.1%
Total households: 1,413

Property prices in Golden Valley South

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Golden Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,105,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Golden Valley South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£477,500
Semi-Detached5£260,000
Terraced5£190,000

10 years median price trend in Golden Valley South

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

All postcodes in Golden Valley South

HR20JX

Golden Valley South

HR20BZ

Golden Valley South

HR20PN

Rock Cottage

HR20AA

Dore Hamlet

HR29EG

Golden Valley South

HR19LJ

Golden Valley South

HR20RJ

Watery Lane

HR19WB

Golden Valley South

HR20BA

Golden Valley South

HR20EF

Wern Ddu

HR20NR

Golden Valley South

HR20DA

Bannut Tree Lane

HR20QA

Golden Valley South

HR19LS

Golden Valley South

HR20TZ

Fernbank

HR20JD

Springetts Lane

HR20NX

Oakbrook Close

HR20DG

Golden Valley South

HR20EZ

Dark Lane

HR20BU

Spitehouse Rise

HR20DX

Court Road

HR20JL

Gilberts Wood

HR20RE

Turnastone

HR20EX

School Road

HR20DJ

Golden Valley South

HR20NP

Penyrhwiau

HR20HS

Old School Mid Mc

HR19UX

Golden Valley South

HR20DU

The Vineyard

HR20LW

Llanwonog Lane

HR20EL

Pontrilas Road

HR19UQ

Golden Valley South

HR20JU

Golden Valley South

HR19NY

Golden Valley South

HR20BW

Golden Valley South

HR20NN

Golden Valley South

HR20DT

Court Road

HR20AX

Church Road

HR29EE

Golden Valley South

HR20AL

Golden Valley South

HR20PJ

Golden Valley South

HR20NT

Brass Knoll

HR20LR

Llanon The Glibes

HR20EN

Pontrilas Road

HR20PD

Lower Hunthouse Cottages

HR20NW

Golden Valley South

HR19PY

Golden Valley South

HR20SY

Urishay Court

HR20RH

Golden Valley South

HR20JG

Dark Lane

HR20LJ

Monnow Fm Ty Cradoc

HR20HW

Old School Mid Mc

HR20QP

Rock Road

HR20EU

Temple Terrace

HR20NQ

Mountain Road

HR20ND

Olchon Valley

HR29EH

Stone Street

HR20QL

Upper Maes Coed

HR20AH

Stone Street

HR20JE

Dark Lane

HR20QU

Old School Sarahs Tn

HR20PG

Golden Valley South

HR20BJ

Golden Valley South

HR19WH

Golden Valley South

HR20LY

Sunny Bank

HR20LG

Roman Way

NP78EB

Golden Valley South

HR20LU

Llanwonog Lane

HR20AS

Golden Valley South

HR20TX

Priorsfield

HR20RF

Upper Maes Coed

HR20HL

Keepers Cottages

HR20UB

Scudamore Close

HR20NA

Golden Valley South

HR19QT

Golden Valley South

HR20AU

Church Road

HR20AT

Tremorithic Road

HR20AJ

Golden Valley South

HR20NE

Brass Knoll

HR20PF

Church Road

HR20DH

Brick Terrace

HR20DY

Cwm Stocking

HR20JY

Llanon The Glibes

HR20ET

Dark Lane

NP78HH

Golden Valley South

HR20PQ

Elmdale

HR20JW

Bridge Inn Road

HR20EH

Doyre Villas

HR19WP

Golden Valley South

HR20JS

Golden Valley South

HR19PR

Golden Valley South

HR20UA

Long Meadow Industrial Estate

HR19WL

Golden Valley South

HR20HB

Wern Ddu

HR20LB

Urishay Common

HR20TY

Bridge Farm

HR20JB

Pontrilas Road

HR20AB

Cwm Road

HR20PE

Hunthouse Lane

HR19QQ

Golden Valley South

Data Sources

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