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About

Queenswood ward lies in the northernmost part of Herefordshire, bordering Shropshire. The area is defined by its rural landscape of rolling farmland, scattered woodlands, and small, quiet villages like Hope under Dinmore and Risbury. The A49 road runs through the ward, connecting these settlements. Agriculture is a central feature of the local economy and character, with fields and farmsteads shaping the open views across the countryside.

The ward is named for the historic Queenswood Country Park, a significant area of ancient woodland and former common land. This park offers walking trails and serves as a local nature reserve. The terrain includes parts of the elevated Dinmore Hill, which provides broader vistas over the surrounding Marcle Vale. Community life is focused around the villages, with parish churches and village halls acting as central points for the sparse population.

Area overview

On average Queenswood has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Queenswood is £55,009 per year. The median sale price in Queenswood is £381,500 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £281,500 and £553,750. There are 2 schools in Queenswood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Queenswood is home to around 3,303 people, with a population density of about 65.1 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Queenswood Population
3,303
Population density
65.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.03(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.44(+43%)
Other theft
4.84(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-38%)
Burglary
3.63(-11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,132
94.82%
Other White
78
2.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.67%
Irish
15
0.45%
Other Asian
12
0.36%
Total population: 3,303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,024
36.48%
Level 3 (A level)
545
19.42%
No qualifications
421
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
351
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
227
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 2,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
735
52.35%
Owns with a mortgage
362
25.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
128
9.12%
Other social rented
103
7.34%
Other forms of private rent
37
2.64%
Total households: 1,404

Property prices in Queenswood

Median price: £381,500
Price per sq ft: £290
Sales (last 12 months): 40
Typical range (middle 50%): £282K – £554K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £381,500 (about £290 per square foot) in Queenswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Queenswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£505,000£314
Semi-Detached8£285,000£253
Terraced5£282,000£256
Flats1£155,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Queenswood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queenswood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£217,500£185,000
2017£345,000£237,500£258,250
2018£450,000£249,000£153,350
2019£415,000£240,000£147,850
2020£442,500£265,000£262,500
2021£435,000£350,000£237,000
2022£525,000£245,000£215,000
2023£435,500£281,750£435,000
2024£476,250£285,500£256,000
2025£475,000£290,000£282,000
2026£464,000£245,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queenswood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queenswood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£220£163
2017£229£207£233
2018£258£242£175
2019£251£237£201
2020£254£212£222
2021£284£240£277
2022£332£196£257
2023£296£307£308
2024£305£273£281
2025£312£303£264
2026£331£230£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queenswood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Queenswood 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 Queenswood ward.

Local councillors

Pauline Elizabeth Crockett

Queenswood - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

All postcodesin Queenswood

HR60NP

Tavern Meadow

HR60PQ

Hereford Road

HR47SB

Bakers Furlong

HR48FS

Queenswood

HR48BQ

Queenswood Close

HR48AB

Queenswood

HR47RU

Queenswood

HR47RZ

Haymeadow Lane

HR48FE

Parsonage Fields

HR48LE

Crowmoor Lane

HR60PN

Queenswood

HR48NL

Wellington Lane

HR48EE

Queenswood

HR48AU

Auberrow Road

HR47SJ

Eltons Marsh

HR47RN

Queenswood

HR47RD

Hospital Houses

HR48DX

Queenswood

HR48BA

Bridge Houses

HR47SH

Queenswood

HR48BF

St Margarets Close

HR48NF

Moreton Road

HR48BP

Dernside Close

HR47RQ

St Marys Lane

HR48NW

Station Road

HR48NN

Queenswood

HR47SD

Lower Orchards

HR48AE

Follet Close

HR47QT

Jasmine Lane

HR48FH

Queenswood

HR13AA

Church View

HR47RX

Queenswood

HR60PW

Cherrybrook Close

HR48NG

Highfield Cottages

HR47RJ

Queenswood

HR48EB

Queenswood

HR47RR

Manor Fields

HR48EQ

Round Oak View