Credenhill
Ward in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.071, -2.779 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 46 41 |
| Dialling code: | 01432 (Hereford) |
Credenhill is a largely rural electoral ward a few miles west of Hereford in Herefordshire, characterised by rolling farmland, hedged lanes and scattered hamlets. The local economy is dominated by agriculture and small businesses, with many residents commuting into Hereford for work while others are involved in equestrian activities and local enterprises that exploit the peaceful countryside setting.
The area has notable archaeological and historic interest: an Iron Age hillfort known locally as Credenhill Camp and other earthworks testify to a long rural settlement history. Community life is centred on village facilities and clubs, and the ward’s quiet lanes and footpaths make it popular with walkers and cyclists while still being within easy reach of the services and cultural amenities of Hereford.
Postcode districts covering Credenhill
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 3 miles4.8 km
- Great Malvern 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Abergavenny 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Cinderford 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Leominster 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Ross-on-Wye 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Ludlow 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Coleford 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Monmouth 17.8 miles28.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Stretton Sugwas Parish 0.3 miles0.6 km
- King's Acre Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Breinton Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Credenhill Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Whitecross Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bobblestock Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Burghill Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Kenchester Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Stoney Street Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Belmont Rural Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Greyfriars Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Eaton Bishop Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Credenhill
HR4 7BS, HR4 0SJ, HR4 7AA, HR4 7PS, HR4 7EX, HR4 7DA, HR4 7PE, HR4 7FB, HR4 7BZ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 47.6 miles76.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 51 miles82 km
- Hereford Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Leominster Railway Station 10.8 miles17.4 km
Hotels near Credenhill Ad
- Castle House Hotel 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Green Dragon Hotel 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Godwins 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Pilgrim Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
Schools in Credenhill
- St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
- Stretton Sugwas C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Rotherwas Estate 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Harewood Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Easton Court Estate 18 miles29 km