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Kerne Bridge

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About

Kerne Bridge ward lies along the western bank of the River Wye, encompassing the village of Goodrich and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is defined by agricultural land, wooded hillsides, and quiet country lanes. The ward takes its name from the single-span iron bridge at Kerne, a key local crossing point over the river. Goodrich Castle, a substantial medieval ruin, stands prominently on a rocky outcrop above the Wye Valley, overlooking this scenic stretch of the river.

The local economy has traditional roots in farming and forestry, with tourism centred on the historic castle and riverside activities. The area is part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterised by its steep, wooded slopes and pastoral meadows. Community life focuses on the village of Goodrich, which contains a church, primary school, and pub, serving the dispersed rural population within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Kerne Bridge has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kerne Bridge is £55,034 per year. The median sale price in Kerne Bridge is £515,000 (around £341 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £346,000 and £705,000. There are 3 schools in Kerne Bridge: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kerne Bridge is home to around 3,092 people, with a population density of about 70.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kerne Bridge Population
3,092
Population density
70.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.82(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.12(-34%)
Other theft
3.23(-43%)
Public order
2.91(-52%)
Burglary
2.26(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,899
93.76%
Other White
111
3.59%
Other
19
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.36%
Irish
10
0.32%
Total population: 3,092

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,119
41.8%
Level 3 (A level)
391
14.61%
No qualifications
390
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
361
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
226
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 2,677

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
672
50.87%
Owns with a mortgage
389
29.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
122
9.24%
Other social rented
60
4.54%
Other forms of private rent
47
3.56%
Total households: 1,321

Property prices in Kerne Bridge

Median price: £515,000
Price per sq ft: £341
Sales (last 12 months): 31
Typical range (middle 50%): £346K – £705K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Kerne Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kerne Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£575,000£357
Semi-Detached3£300,000£282
Terraced3£286,500£369

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kerne Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kerne Bridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£451,750£184,000
2017£354,500£242,475£179,975
2018£395,000£225,000£264,250
2019£410,000£325,000£219,000
2020£447,500£264,475£314,250
2021£462,500£275,000£310,000
2022£550,000£304,375£245,000
2023£535,100£290,000£290,000
2024£545,000£315,000£243,750
2025£550,000£312,500£310,000
2026£508,750£300,000£245,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kerne Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kerne Bridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£265£248
2017£249£177£163
2018£268£234£224
2019£263£224£250
2020£293£220£198
2021£277£255£217
2022£339£354£237
2023£344£306£234
2024£357£325£352
2025£352£264£254
2026£376£282£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kerne Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kerne Bridge 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 Kerne Bridge ward.

Local councillors

Simeon Wood Cole

Kerne Bridge - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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