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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 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
30
Deprivation level
6/10
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
13.08(-66%)
Burglary
5.78(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.65(-68%)
Other theft
2.43(-58%)
Vehicle crime
2.43(-63%)
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 21 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Golden Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £800,000.

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
Detached10£532,500
Semi-Detached5£275,000
Terraced6£186,750

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

HR20DA

Bannut Tree Lane

HR20LL

Monnow Fm Ty Cradoc

HR20LW

Llanwonog Lane

HR20QW

Middle Maes Coed

HR19WL

Golden Valley South

HR20JP

Golden Valley South

HR20JU

Golden Valley South

HR20QJ

Golden Valley South

HR20NN

Golden Valley South

HR20QD

Golden Valley South

HR20RB

Cefn Road

HR19LU

Golden Valley South

HR19WP

Golden Valley South

HR20AF

Golden Valley South

HR20DB

Bannut Tree Lane

HR20JW

Bridge Inn Road

HR20QN

Middle Maes Coed

NP78HH

Golden Valley South

HR19PR

Golden Valley South

HR19QT

Golden Valley South

HR20DW

The Hill Road

HR20EA

Lower House Road

HR20HN

Golden Valley South

HR20LG

Roman Way

HR20LJ

Monnow Fm Ty Cradoc

HR29EF

Cockyard

HR19LS

Golden Valley South

HR19QB

Golden Valley South

HR19WN

Golden Valley South

HR20JL

Gilberts Wood

HR20JQ

Cwm Road

HR20JZ

Llanon The Glibes

HR20NX

Oakbrook Close

HR20NT

Brass Knoll

HR20DD

Bannut Tree Lane

HR20JS

Golden Valley South

HR20LE

Castle Terrace

HR20AR

Church Road

HR19RQ

Golden Valley South

HR20AW

Tremorithic Road

HR20BH

Railway Terrace

HR20PJ

Golden Valley South

HR20PU

Green Lane

HR20QQ

Golden Valley South

HR20UD

Heliston Place

HR20UE

Heliston Terrace

HR19WG

Golden Valley South

HR20EW

Rosebury Place

HR20NY

Golden Valley South

HR20NZ

Cwmcoched

HR20QY

Gilfach

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.