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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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 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
25
Deprivation level
7/10
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
14.19(-63%)
Other theft
2.48(-56%)
Burglary
2.48(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.98(-82%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.98(-73%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Golden Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £1,105,000.

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
Detached35£477,500
Semi-Detached10£267,500
Terraced8£183,250

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

HR20HH

Golden Valley South

HR20PG

Golden Valley South

HR36AZ

Scar Lane

HR20SN

Fine Street

HR20QB

Golden Valley South

HR35HA

Castleton Farm Road

HR20QD

Golden Valley South

HR20EE

Wern Ddu

HR20NN

Golden Valley South

HR20LW

Llanwonog Lane

HR36AB

Golden Valley North

HR36AR

Golden Valley North

HR20QP

Rock Road

HR35FF

Bookers Edge

HR20NF

Mountain Road

HR20NT

Brass Knoll

HR20LL

Monnow Fm Ty Cradoc

HR20LF

Pen Bailey

HR20TZ

Fernbank

HR35EN

Nantyglasdwr Lane

HR20RX

Chapel Lane

HR20EN

Pontrilas Road

HR20DT

Court Road

HR20ES

Orchard Cottages

HR20RS

Closure Place

HR36BA

Arthur's Stone Lane

HR20DU

The Vineyard

HR20EF

Wern Ddu

HR20AP

Golden Valley South

HR20AL

Golden Valley South

HR35ER

Upper Court Cottages

NP78EB

Golden Valley South

HR29JU

Cloverdale Drive

HR20ER

Lion Terrace

HR20RT

Orchard Place

HR20JR

Golden Valley South

HR36BH

Snodhill Old Tay

HR20DG

Golden Valley South

HR20JN

Golden Valley South

HR20AQ

Stone Street

HR20RL

Vowchurch Common

HR35FE

Hardwicke Road

HR20NG

Mountain Road

HR29HX

Stone Street

HR20EY

Vicarage Close

HR20NL

Mountain Road

HR20RD

Golden Valley South

HR20SF

Urishay Villa

HR20AN

Tremorithic Road

HR20SG

Urishay Villa

HR20DX

Court Road

HR20SQ

Church Road

HR20BT

Golden Valley North

HR29PZ

Golden Valley North

NP78HH

Golden Valley South

HR20LN

Golden Valley South

HR20TY

Bridge Farm

HR29EH

Stone Street

HR20NX

Oakbrook Close

HR35HE

Church Road

HR35TA

Broadmeadow Lane

HR20TD

Long Lane

HR29LB

Woodbury Lane

HR20SX

Golden Valley North

HR20JB

Pontrilas Road

HR20HN

Golden Valley South

HR29ED

Golden Valley South

HR20RR

Church Road

HR20HE

The Vroe

HR20HL

Keepers Cottages

HR35ST

Golden Valley North

HR20LX

Golden Valley South

HR36AF

Brown's Lane

HR20SD

The Old Forge Industrial Estate

HR35HG

Locksters Lane

HR20NS

Brass Knoll

HR20EA

Lower House Road

HR20EB

Lower House Road

HR36AY

Arthur's Stone Lane

HR20HQ

Olde Shoppe Lands

HR20AA

Dore Hamlet

HR20HU

Pontrilas Road

HR36AP

Chapel Lane

HR20QQ

Golden Valley South

HR20QH

Golden Valley South

HR35RN

Golden Valley South

HR35SY

Follet Close

HR20LJ

Monnow Fm Ty Cradoc

HR35EU

Church Road

HR29LE

Deer Park Close

HR20AG

Golden Valley South

HR29JY

Golden Valley North

HR20JF

Dicks Pitch

HR20AE

Forty Acre Pitch

HR36BX

Bodcott Lane

HR20PN

Rock Cottage

HR20SS

Manor Cottages

HR20HZ

Elmdale

HR20NA

Golden Valley South

HR36AT

Golden Valley North

Data Sources

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