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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

HR20DW

The Hill Road

HR20EA

Lower House Road

HR20HN

Golden Valley South

HR20LG

Roman Way

HR20LJ

Monnow Fm Ty Cradoc

HR20RS

Closure Place

HR29EF

Cockyard

HR29JY

Golden Valley North

HR36AG

Golden Valley North

HR36BY

Bodcott Lane

HR20JL

Gilberts Wood

HR20JQ

Cwm Road

HR20JZ

Llanon The Glibes

HR20NX

Oakbrook Close

HR29LB

Woodbury Lane

HR20NT

Brass Knoll

HR20SL

Golden Valley North

HR20TA

Urishay Villa

HR29LF

Golden Valley North

HR35QY

Hardwicke Road

HR20JS

Golden Valley South

HR20LE

Castle Terrace

HR20RQ

Hawthorn Rise

HR29LH

Woodbury Lane

HR35SX

Middlewood

HR20TE

Long Lane

HR35QX

Hardwicke Road

HR20AR

Church Road

HR29JZ

Golden Valley North

HR29LD

Woodbury Lane

HR35HA

Castleton Farm Road

HR35HG

Locksters Lane

HR20AW

Tremorithic Road

HR20PJ

Golden Valley South

HR20PU

Green Lane

HR20QQ

Golden Valley South

HR35SY

Follet Close

HR35TE

Scudamore Common

HR36DE

Turners Boat Cottages

HR20EW

Rosebury Place

HR20NY

Golden Valley South

HR20NZ

Cwmcoched

HR20QY

Gilfach

HR36AE

Pont y Weston

HR35FH

Wellfield Rise

Data Sources

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