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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

HR20BH

Railway Terrace

HR19RQ

Golden Valley South

HR20JN

Golden Valley South

HR20JR

Golden Valley South

HR20BB

Golden Valley South

HR19WN

Golden Valley South

HR20HR

Old School Mid Mc

HR20DB

Bannut Tree Lane

HR20QH

Golden Valley South

HR20NH

Mountain Road

HR20DD

Bannut Tree Lane

HR20QD

Golden Valley South

HR20EW

Rosebury Place

HR20AN

Tremorithic Road

HR20HY

Golden Valley South

HR20HG

Golden Valley South

HR19RD

Golden Valley South

HR19NP

Golden Valley South

HR19QD

Golden Valley South

HR20DQ

Cherry Tree Close

HR20QQ

Golden Valley South

HR20AW

Tremorithic Road

HR20QB

Golden Valley South

HR19PW

Golden Valley South

HR20JP

Golden Valley South

HR20NB

Greyhound Close

HR20PS

Monnow Fm Ty Cradoc

HR20LE

Castle Terrace

HR20QF

Upper Maes Coed

HR20UD

Heliston Place

HR20EQ

Cherry Tree Close

HR20JJ

Church Road

HR20HD

Rabbit Lane

HR19UN

Golden Valley South

HR29EJ

Golden Valley South

HR20QJ

Golden Valley South

HR20QN

Middle Maes Coed

HR20LT

Golden Valley South

HR20EB

Lower House Road

HR20JA

Golden Valley South

HR20PX

Golden Valley South

HR20DZ

Church Road

HR20DS

The Vineyard

HR20BQ

Rose Bungalows

HR20PH

Shawls Farm Lane

HR20NY

Golden Valley South

HR20DP

The Wigga

HR20QY

Gilfach

HR20BX

Golden Valley South

HR20JF

Dicks Pitch

HR20JT

Golden Valley South

HR19LN

Golden Valley South

HR20HA

Prill Orchard

HR20DN

Pudding Street

HR20LF

Pen Bailey

HR20LN

Golden Valley South

HR20HZ

Elmdale

HR20NJ

Mountain Road

HR20RD

Golden Valley South

HR20PT

Golden Valley South

HR20HJ

Lodge Cottages

HR20BL

Hill Cottages

HR20JH

Mill Lane

HR20NZ

Cwmcoched

HR20JZ

Llanon The Glibes

HR20AY

Roman Way

HR20LP

Llanwonog Lane

HR20AE

Forty Acre Pitch

HR20PU

Green Lane

HR20RA

Golden Valley South

HR20PR

Ty Cradoc Shawls

HR20HN

Golden Valley South

HR20LX

Golden Valley South

HR20UE

Heliston Terrace

HR19QS

Golden Valley South

HR20NS

Brass Knoll

HR19PB

Golden Valley South

HR19JQ

Golden Valley South

HR20QE

Pontrilas Road

HR20PA

Cwmcoched

HR20BN

Golden Valley South

HR19WA

Golden Valley South

HR20AP

Golden Valley South

HR29EF

Cockyard

HR19UF

Golden Valley South

HR20AG

Golden Valley South

HR20LH

Ty Bach

HR20ER

Lion Terrace

HR29AY

Golden Valley South

HR20PW

Cefn Road

HR19HB

Golden Valley South

HR19UW

Golden Valley South

HR19LW

Golden Valley South

HR20AZ

Pontrilas Business Park

HR19PL

Golden Valley South

HR20EE

Wern Ddu

HR20EG

The Glebe Close

HR29HX

Stone Street

HR29ED

Golden Valley South

HR20LA

Urishay Common

Data Sources

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