HR1 — HEREFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in HR1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HR1 is £369,656, broadly in line with the Herefordshire average of £372,356.

Properties in HR1 cost 28.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HR1 have fallen 13.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£480,250	535
Semi-detached	£300,169	408
Terraced	£229,296	274
Flat	£171,605	151
All types	£369,656	1452

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in HR1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 7.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HR1 has a crime rate well 91% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in HR1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HR1 has 26 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Broadlands Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Hampton Dene Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Withington Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Francis Xavier's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

Median Age

63%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

63.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HR1 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HR1 is collected by Hereford Council. The Band D rate is £2,183/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

HR1 — HEREFORD

Area Summary

HR1 (HEREFORD) offers above-average property prices (£369,656, 29% above national average), low crime (91% below national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (344 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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HR2

HEREFORD

£390K

▼ 13.1% YoY

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HEREFORD

£431K

▼ 15.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HR1?

The average house price in HR1 (HEREFORD) is £369,656, based on 1452 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.6% over the past year.

Is HR1 a safe area to live?

Crime in HR1 is significantly below the national average (7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in HR1?

There are 26 schools in or near HR1. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in HR1?

Council tax in HR1 is collected by Hereford Council. The Band D rate is £2,183 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in HR1?

The average broadband download speed in HR1 is 344 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in HR1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 63% of homes in HR1 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,029.