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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

HR20RB

Cefn Road

HR35EW

Newport Street

HR35EX

Church Road

HR20HR

Old School Mid Mc

HR35TB

Watery Lane

HR36AU

Pentre Lane

HR35EZ

Church Road

HR35RA

Grove Cottages

HR20JJ

Church Road

HR20DW

The Hill Road

HR20PT

Golden Valley South

HR29JS

Bellimore

HR20TF

Long Lane

HR35BB

Newport Street

HR20JU

Golden Valley South

HR35HJ

Locksters Lane

HR20HP

The Common Road

HR20AB

Cwm Road

HR29AY

Golden Valley South

HR20DL

Pudding Street

HR20TE

Long Lane

HR36AA

Arthur's Stone Lane

HR20NE

Brass Knoll

HR29PU

Golden Valley North

HR29FN

Haynstone Court

HR35FH

Wellfield Rise

HR20RE

Turnastone

HR35ES

The Priory

HR20HG

Golden Valley South

HR36DA

Bredwardine Hill

HR20RU

Golden Valley North

HR20EQ

Cherry Tree Close

HR35HD

Golden Valley North

HR20EJ

Orchard Grove

HR20SL

Golden Valley North

HR20NY

Golden Valley South

HR20LH

Ty Bach

HR29LL

Ploughfields

HR20JG

Dark Lane

HR36BZ

Bredwardine Hill

HR20QR

Cwarelau Road

HR20NP

Penyrhwiau

HR20LS

Penyrhwiau

HR20QG

Gilfach

HR20AW

Tremorithic Road

Data Sources

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