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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

HR20SR

Wellbrookside

HR20HW

Old School Mid Mc

HR20JN

Golden Valley South

HR20PT

Golden Valley South

HR20RF

Upper Maes Coed

HR36BX

Bodcott Lane

HR20JD

Springetts Lane

HR20NJ

Mountain Road

HR35EN

Nantyglasdwr Lane

HR36AA

Arthur's Stone Lane

HR20ES

Orchard Cottages

HR29PY

Golden Valley North

HR36BN

Mill Lane

HR20HE

The Vroe

HR20JA

Golden Valley South

HR20NQ

Mountain Road

HR29JS

Bellimore

HR20AX

Church Road

HR20DX

Court Road

HR20PD

Lower Hunthouse Cottages

HR20RN

Thornberry Close

HR20RX

Chapel Lane

HR35EU

Church Road

HR36BJ

Land And Buildings At

HR36BZ

Bredwardine Hill

HR20EU

Temple Terrace

HR20SS

Manor Cottages

HR35EW

Newport Street

HR20HH

Golden Valley South

HR20NW

Golden Valley South

HR35RQ

Church Lane

HR36AP

Chapel Lane

HR36AT

Golden Valley North

HR20DS

The Vineyard

HR20EP

Sunnybank

HR20NG

Mountain Road

HR20NP

Penyrhwiau

HR20DT

Court Road

HR20ED

Wern Ddu

HR20QA

Golden Valley South

HR20SW

Golden Valley North

HR35HL

Priory Wood

HR20HY

Golden Valley South

HR20LU

Llanwonog Lane

HR20NB

Greyhound Close

HR20PF

Church Road

HR20QP

Rock Road

HR20RZ

Mowbage Lane

HR29HX

Stone Street

HR20SJ

Mowbage Lane

HR35TB

Watery Lane

HR20DL

Pudding Street

HR20JE

Dark Lane

HR20SQ

Church Road

HR29EQ

Golden Valley South

HR20DH

Brick Terrace

HR20QF

Upper Maes Coed

HR29JN

Golden Valley North

HR20DP

The Wigga

HR20LS

Penyrhwiau

HR20RH

Golden Valley South

HR35BE

Newport Street

HR20NS

Brass Knoll

HR20PA

Cwmcoched

HR20QU

Old School Sarahs Tn

HR20RT

Orchard Place

HR35FJ

Golden Valley North

HR36BL

Park Farm Road

HR20EF

Wern Ddu

HR20EZ

Dark Lane

HR20HB

Wern Ddu

HR20PW

Cefn Road

HR20SB

Palace Orchard Road

HR20SF

Urishay Villa

HR29JU

Cloverdale Drive

HR36AD

Brown's Lane

HR36AH

Brown's Lane

HR36BT

Church Lane

HR20AB

Cwm Road

HR20LL

Monnow Fm Ty Cradoc

HR20LW

Llanwonog Lane

HR20QW

Middle Maes Coed

HR29LJ

Golden Valley North

HR35BZ

Newport Street

HR35TA

Broadmeadow Lane

HR36DA

Bredwardine Hill

HR20JP

Golden Valley South

HR20JU

Golden Valley South

HR20QJ

Golden Valley South

HR29PX

Golden Valley North

HR20NN

Golden Valley South

HR20QD

Golden Valley South

HR20RB

Cefn Road

HR20SN

Fine Street

HR35HF

Park View

HR20AF

Golden Valley South

HR20JW

Bridge Inn Road

HR20QN

Middle Maes Coed

HR35ST

Golden Valley North

NP78HH

Golden Valley South

Data Sources

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