Postcode insights

HR2 0JB

Pontrilas Road

Golden Valley South

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Detailed insights for HR2 0JB

Overview

Postcode HR2 0JB is located in a rural village, within the Golden Valley South ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Golden Valley area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Golden Valley is £49,819 per year. The nearest station is Hereford, about 10.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Golden Valley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,083 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Golden Valley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Golden Valley is £49,819 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR2 0JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Golden Valley near HR2 0JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hereford located about 10.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
67.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.01(-82%)
Burglary
5.61(+38%)
Other theft
3.51(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.51(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.81(-74%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
94.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.02%
Other White
6
2.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.01%
Other Asian
1
0.34%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
31.73%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.26%
No qualifications
35
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
51.45%
Owns with a mortgage
34
24.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.62%
Social rents from council
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Golden Valley South

Median price£342,500
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£249K – £529K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 (about £284 per square foot) in Golden Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,105,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golden Valley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£505,000£324
Semi-Detached4£291,250£256
Terraced5£184,000£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Golden Valley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golden Valley South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281,000£165,000£192,248
2017£320,000£162,475£142,000
2018£375,000£212,500£163,000
2019£368,000£220,000£170,000
2020£432,500£185,000£142,000
2021£370,000£182,500£233,750
2022£650,000£204,750£165,000
2023£441,000£205,000£175,000
2024£440,500£270,000£224,000
2025£477,500£275,000£186,750
2026£902,475£342,500£184,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golden Valley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golden Valley South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£196£206
2017£272£198£197
2018£250£205£208
2019£282£217£213
2020£267£191£137
2021£311£215£241
2022£330£288£212
2023£312£295£212
2024£285£244£304
2025£324£266£280
2026£218£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golden Valley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Golden Valley South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 0JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 0JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202534, Gilberts Wood, Hereford, HR2 0JLDetachedFreehold£285,000
13 Feb 20259, Gilberts Wood, Hereford, HR2 0JLDetachedFreehold£325,000
14 Feb 2025Tree Tops, Hereford, HR2 0HUDetachedFreehold£550,000
15 Dec 20254, Callowside, Hereford, HR2 0HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500
27 Mar 202623, Elmdale, Hereford, HR2 0HZTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the HR2 0JB postcode area, located within Golden Valley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR2 0JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryEwyas Harold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,633
Band B£1,905
Band C£2,177
Band D£2,449
Band E£2,993
Band F£3,538
Band G£4,082
Band H£4,898

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HR2 0JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Engel

Golden Valley South - Elected 26 Oct 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Jesse Norman

Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyHereford and South HerefordshireE14001281
WardGolden Valley SouthE05009455
ParishEwyas HaroldE04000756
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Golden ValleyE02002924
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 020DE01014021
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR2 0JB

Is HR2 0JB (Golden Valley) safe?

The area around HR2 0JB records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, other theft and burglary.

What is the average house price near HR2 0JB?

The median sale price around HR2 0JB in Golden Valley is £342,500 (about £284 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR2 0JB?

There is 1 school close to HR2 0JB, including Ewyas Harold Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR2 0JB?

HR2 0JB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR2 0JB (Golden Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR2 0JB is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Engel (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.