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About

Golden Valley is a rural district in western Herefordshire, characterised by its pastoral landscape and the River Dore which runs through it. The area consists of small villages, farmland, and woodland, with a quiet, agricultural atmosphere. It is situated between the Black Mountains to the west and the main city of Hereford to the east, providing a setting defined by its river valley geography and farming heritage.

The name derives from a translation of 'Dore', and the valley's history is closely tied to agriculture and Norman settlement. The surrounding hills and the river itself shape the local environment and road network. This is a working landscape of fields and hedgerows, with a sense of remoteness despite its proximity to larger settlements.

Area overview

On average Golden Valley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Golden Valley is £49,819 per year. There are 6 schools in Golden Valley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Golden Valley is home to around 6,060 people, with a population density of about 21.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Golden Valley Population
6,060
Population density
21.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.7(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.15(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.98(-83%)
Other theft
1.98(-65%)
Burglary
1.98(-51%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,820
96.1%
Other White
95
1.57%
Irish
26
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.28%
Total population: 6,056

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,931
37.97%
Level 3 (A level)
836
16.44%
No qualifications
762
14.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
721
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
448
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,085

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,395
53.24%
Owns with a mortgage
559
21.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
13.24%
Other social rented
148
5.65%
Other forms of private rent
104
3.97%
Total households: 2,620

Property prices in Golden Valley

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Golden Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Golden Valley 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£553,488
Semi-Detached8£276,000
Terraced8£176,500

10 years median price trend in Golden Valley

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

All postcodes in Golden Valley

HR35FE

Hardwicke Road

HR20LN

Golden Valley South

HR20EX

School Road

HR20ND

Olchon Valley

HR36AR

Golden Valley North

HR20HD

Rabbit Lane

HR20JB

Pontrilas Road

HR20LD

New Inn Cottage

HR29JB

Old Thatch Close

HR20AG

Golden Valley South

HR20JX

Golden Valley South

HR20NF

Mountain Road

HR20SY

Urishay Court

HR20TD

Long Lane

HR35HQ

Parks Road

HR29ED

Golden Valley South

HR29EE

Golden Valley South

HR20HQ

Olde Shoppe Lands

HR20SH

Golden Valley North

HR29EH

Stone Street

HR36AJ

Dore View

HR36AX

Arthur's Stone Lane

HR36DD

Bredwardine Hill

NP78EB

Golden Valley South

HR20DY

Cwm Stocking

HR20HT

Prill Orchard

HR20LH

Ty Bach

HR20PG

Golden Valley South

HR29PZ

Golden Valley North

HR35HB

Green Track

HR20AJ

Golden Valley South

HR20AS

Golden Valley South

HR20EY

Vicarage Close

HR20LZ

Old School Mid Mc

HR20PB

Golden Valley South

HR20TZ

Fernbank

HR35HT

Church Road

HR35TF

Golden Valley North

HR20AH

Stone Street

HR20LA

Urishay Common

HR20RY

Mowbage Lane

HR20BT

Golden Valley North

HR20EE

Wern Ddu

HR20EQ

Cherry Tree Close

HR20HU

Pontrilas Road

HR20SP

Wellbrookside

HR20TF

Long Lane

HR20TX

Priorsfield

HR29LN

Woodbury Lane

HR36AY

Arthur's Stone Lane

HR20EB

Lower House Road

HR20ER

Lion Terrace

HR20LY

Sunny Bank

HR20QG

Gilfach

HR20TY

Bridge Farm

HR29LQ

Old School Lane

HR35RF

Church Lane

HR35RN

Golden Valley South

HR35TD

Church Lane

HR20ET

Dark Lane

HR20HF

Pudding Street

HR20HG

Golden Valley South

HR20JR

Golden Valley South

HR35HH

Locksters Lane

HR35RW

Lower Mead

HR36AB

Golden Valley North

HR36AW

Church Road

HR36BG

Gattimer Lane

HR20HZ

Elmdale

HR20TQ

Crossways

HR20DG

Golden Valley South

HR20JY

Llanon The Glibes

HR20PN

Hill Lane

HR35HJ

Locksters Lane

HR36BH

Snodhill Old Tay

HR20AQ

Stone Street

HR20HP

The Common Road

HR20PL

Green Lane

HR29LE

Deer Park Close

HR35HD

Golden Valley North

HR36AZ

Scar Lane

HR20AN

Tremorithic Road

HR20LQ

Turnant Mountain Road

HR20NH

Mountain Road

HR20PS

Monnow Fm Ty Cradoc

HR20RP

Bazley Lane

HR20RR

Church Road

HR35SU

Brown's Lane

HR36AU

Pentre Lane

HR20AA

Dore Hamlet

HR20LR

Llanon The Glibes

HR20NA

Golden Valley South

HR35ER

Upper Court Cottages

HR35EZ

Church Road

HR36DB

Orchard Place

HR20LP

Llanwonog Lane

HR20QR

Cwarelau Road

HR20SE

Lewis Way

HR29JT

Old Thatch Close

HR29JX

Golden Valley North

Data Sources

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