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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

HR20PP

Ty Cradoc Shawls

HR19WJ

Golden Valley South

HR20DR

The Vineyard

HR20HQ

Olde Shoppe Lands

HR20DW

The Hill Road

HR20QT

Cwarelau Road

HR20JQ

Cwm Road

HR20QR

Cwarelau Road

HR19LU

Golden Valley South

HR20QW

Middle Maes Coed

HR20ES

Orchard Cottages

HR20RL

Vowchurch Common

HR20LS

Penyrhwiau

HR20HP

The Common Road

HR20PL

Green Lane

HR20AQ

Stone Street

HR19WF

Golden Valley South

HR19RB

Golden Valley South

HR19QL

Golden Valley South

HR35RN

Golden Valley South

HR19QB

Golden Valley South

HR20DL

Pudding Street

HR20RB

Cefn Road

HR20AF

Golden Valley South

HR20HU

Pontrilas Road

HR20HE

The Vroe

HR20LD

New Inn Cottage

HR20NL

Mountain Road

HR19EW

Golden Valley South

HR29EQ

Golden Valley South

HR20HX

Callowside

HR20LZ

Old School Mid Mc

HR20NG

Mountain Road

HR20PB

Golden Valley South

HR20EP

Sunnybank

HR20EY

Vicarage Close

HR20LQ

Turnant Mountain Road

HR20HT

Prill Orchard

HR20HF

Pudding Street

HR20QG

Gilfach

HR20EJ

Orchard Grove

HR20EA

Lower House Road

HR19WG

Golden Valley South

HR20BY

Bannut Tree Lane

HR20QS

Cwarelau Road

HR20LL

Monnow Fm Ty Cradoc

HR20ED

Wern Ddu

HR20AR

Church Road

HR20NF

Mountain Road

HR20AD

School Lane

HR20HH

Golden Valley South

Data Sources

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