Postcode HR1 1FJ is located in a rural town, within the Backbury area of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle is £55,398 per year. The median sale price in Backbury is £325,000 (around £311 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £253,750 and £493,749. The nearest station is Hereford, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Quarry.
Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,870 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from HR1 1FJ.
Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle near HR1 1FJ 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 1.1 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 38 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Backbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £704,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £435,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £259,500 | £255 |
| Terraced | 6 | £257,500 | £295 |
| Flats | 1 | £175,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285,000 | £242,150 | £209,000 |
| 2017 | £327,995 | £237,473 | £195,000 |
| 2018 | £339,995 | £244,995 | £238,995 |
| 2019 | £328,750 | £215,000 | £210,000 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £255,000 | £212,500 |
| 2021 | £382,500 | £256,875 | £194,000 |
| 2022 | £449,500 | £206,250 | £263,000 |
| 2023 | £454,995 | £300,000 | £229,250 |
| 2024 | £495,000 | £259,000 | £275,000 |
| 2025 | £492,500 | £245,000 | £269,500 |
| 2026 | £435,000 | £300,000 | £257,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £234 | £159 | £218 |
| 2017 | £271 | £279 | £226 |
| 2018 | £277 | £248 | £290 |
| 2019 | £260 | £233 | £257 |
| 2020 | £267 | £230 | £222 |
| 2021 | £281 | £232 | £157 |
| 2022 | £343 | £249 | £221 |
| 2023 | £359 | £340 | £242 |
| 2024 | £352 | £289 | — |
| 2025 | £349 | £258 | £234 |
| 2026 | £332 | £318 | £295 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 1FJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 20, Perrystone Lane, Hereford, HR1 1QZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £352,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 26, Perrystone Lane, Hereford, HR1 1QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Springfield, 265, Ledbury Road, Hereford, HR1 1QW | Detached | Freehold | £420,500 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 12, Biddulph Rise, Hereford, HR1 1RA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 5, Devereux Close, Hereford, HR1 1QR | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 |
In the HR1 1FJ postcode area, located within Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Paul's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hampton Dene Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2014. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HR1 1FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 250 Ledbury Road, Hereford, HR1 1QD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HR1 1FJ, 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
The area around HR1 1FJ records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around HR1 1FJ in Backbury is £325,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to HR1 1FJ, including The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (Requires improvement), St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and Hampton Dene Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
HR1 1FJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR1 1FJ is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Graham Russell Biggs (Conservative and Unionist Party).