Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington
Herefordshire 007 · 6 sub-areas · 9,784 residents
Herefordshire 007 is a rural pocket of Herefordshire, home to around 9,800 people and shaped by the county's pastoral character. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £767 a month — well below the UK average of around £1,200 for the same size — and nearly seven in ten residents own their home outright or with a mortgage. It's one of the more affordable corners of the West Midlands region.
Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington is a mid-density neighbourhood of Herefordshire in the West Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees.
Overview
What's it like to live in Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £815 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington in Herefordshire
Living in Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington
This part of Herefordshire sits firmly in owner-occupier territory. The area has the feel of settled, semi-rural England — more farmland than suburb, more local pub than city bar. Around 28% of working-age residents work from home, which speaks to the character of the place: it suits people who don't need or want a daily city commute, and who prioritise space and greenery over urban convenience.
Rents here are modest by any national measure. You'll pay around £767 a month for a two-bedroom property — roughly £430 less than the UK average for that size. A one-bedroom comes in at about £592 a month, and a three-bedroom at around £947. Rents rose 4.1% over the past year, which is noticeable but not exceptional by current UK standards. The bigger picture is that getting on the housing ladder here is more achievable than in most of England: the median sale price is around £372,000, and the deposit timeline sits at about 6.3 years — long, but shorter than in most southern cities.
The population skews older and more settled than the national average. More than a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and only about one in six is in the 18–34 bracket. Families are present — roughly one in five households is a couple with children — but this isn't an area dominated by young renters or first-time movers. Nearly 95% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index is low at 4.4, reflecting Herefordshire's wider demographic profile.
Public transport is limited: only around 1% of residents use it to commute, while 62% drive. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 8.2 km away — about a 100-minute walk, so you'll need a car. Birmingham is reachable by public transport in around three hours, London in just under five. If you work remotely or have a local job, that's manageable. If you need a regular city commute, it's a genuine constraint. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how different parts of the area compare.
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Frequently asked
- Is Herefordshire 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. If you want space, low crime, and a genuinely rural feel without city prices, it works well. Around 70% of residents own their home, suggesting people tend to stay. The trade-off is limited public transport and a long way from any major city — you'll need a car and ideally a job that's local or remote.
- What is the rent in Herefordshire 007?
- A two-bedroom property runs around £767 a month, a one-bedroom about £592, and a three-bedroom roughly £947. These figures are estimates scaled from county-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4% over the past year, in line with broader national trends.
- Is Herefordshire 007 safe?
- Yes, relatively speaking. The crime rate here is around 35 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — less than half the UK national average of roughly 80. Herefordshire as a county is consistently among England's lower-crime areas, and this neighbourhood fits that pattern.
- What's the commute from Herefordshire 007 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around three hours away — which makes a daily commute impractical for most people. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 8 km away and requires a car to reach. Around 62% of residents drive to work, and 28% work from home entirely.
- Who lives in Herefordshire 007?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 27% of residents are aged 65 or over, and nearly 70% own their home. Families make up a meaningful share, but this isn't a young-professional area. Around 95% of residents were born in the UK, reflecting Herefordshire's wider demographic character.
- What schools are near Herefordshire 007?
- There are 8 schools within typical catchment distance, but currently none are rated Good or Outstanding within 2 km — a gap against the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 8.5 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings directly, as inspection results are updated regularly.
- How affordable is Herefordshire 007 compared to the rest of England?
- It's notably affordable on rent — a two-bedroom at around £767 a month is well below the UK median of around £1,200. The deposit timeline of 6.3 years to save for a home is long by local-income standards but shorter than most southern English cities. Council tax (Band D) runs around £2,574 a year.