Postcode HR1 4EX is located in a rural hamlet, 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 36.1 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 Ledbury located about 6.0 miles away.
Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,393 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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 4EX.
Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle near HR1 4EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ledbury located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £411,250 in Backbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £485,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 1 | £269,500 |
10 year median price trend in Backbury
In the HR1 4EX postcode area, located within Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle, there are no 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.