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About

Hope End ward lies in the eastern part of Herefordshire, near the border with Worcestershire. The area is characterised by rolling countryside, farmland, and scattered settlements like the hamlet of Hope End itself. The landscape includes sections of the Malvern Hills, providing distinctive ridges and wooded slopes. Local land use is primarily agricultural, with a mix of pasture and arable fields defining the rural scenery.

A notable historical feature is the estate of the same name, which was once home to the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The area's geography includes springs and streams that feed into the River Leadon. The ward's settlement pattern remains predominantly small and dispersed, with a network of narrow lanes connecting farms and homes amidst this quiet, hilly terrain.

Area overview

On average Hope End has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hope End is £59,535 per year. The median sale price in Hope End is £499,500 (around £385 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £327,500 and £603,500. There are 2 schools in Hope End: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hope End is home to around 3,569 people, with a population density of about 69.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hope End Population
3,569
Population density
69.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.57(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-39%)
Burglary
4.48(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.2(-61%)
Other theft
2.24(-61%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,301
92.52%
Other White
131
3.67%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
28
0.78%
Irish
25
0.7%
Other
18
0.5%
Total population: 3,568

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,487
48.15%
Level 3 (A level)
416
13.47%
No qualifications
377
12.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
351
11.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
230
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 3,088

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
835
52.58%
Owns with a mortgage
329
20.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
168
10.58%
Other social rented
167
10.52%
Other forms of private rent
53
3.34%
Total households: 1,588

Property prices in Hope End

Median price: £499,500
Price per sq ft: £385
Sales (last 12 months): 38
Typical range (middle 50%): £328K – £604K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £499,500 (about £385 per square foot) in Hope End area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,140,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hope End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£545,000£401
Semi-Detached11£400,000£410
Terraced2£367,500£302
Flats5£270,000£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hope End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hope End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£467,500£176,500£198,000£235,000
2017£430,000£155,250£303,750£276,000
2018£506,000£228,000£300,000£241,250
2019£500,000£237,000£320,000£192,500
2020£472,500£475,000£358,250£458,500
2021£512,500£243,000£375,000£220,000
2022£608,000£242,500£393,500£260,000
2023£560,000£230,000£332,500£255,000
2024£620,000£295,000£390,000£228,000
2025£570,000£270,000£372,000£447,500
2026£462,000£406,250£312,250£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hope End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hope End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£216£224£246
2017£305£160£256£266
2018£311£243£247£288
2019£353£282£283£322
2020£308£299£328£307
2021£346£202£299£305
2022£396£293£340£382
2023£358£238£328£327
2024£371£277£318£504
2025£397£323£377£337
2026£355£337£363£367
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hope End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hope End in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district.

Band A£1,716
Band B£2,002
Band C£2,288
Band D£2,574
Band E£3,146
Band F£3,719
Band G£4,291
Band H£5,149

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hope End ward.

Local councillors

Helen Heathfield

Hope End - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party