Postcode HR1 1FB is located in a rural town, within the Backbury ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle is £55,398 per year. The nearest station is Hereford located about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Quarry.
Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,230 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle is £55,398 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR1 1FB.
Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle near HR1 1FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hereford located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Quarry | Medium | Walking directions to The Quarry |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Backbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £250,000 |
| Detached | 17 | £499,999 |
| Flats | 1 | £377,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £273,250 |
10 year median price trend in Backbury
In the HR1 1FB postcode area, located within Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HR1 1FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Russell Biggs
Backbury - Elected 4 May 2023
Ellie Chowns
North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.