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HR1

HEREFORD

Herefordshire, West Midlands, England

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HR1 encompasses HEREFORD and its surrounding areas in Herefordshire, West Midlands.

Avg price £369,656
1yr change ▼ 13.6%
Crime 91% below avg
Schools 4 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£369,656

▼ 13.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% above national avg

Crime Rate

7.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

91% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

26 schools

Broadband Speed

344 Mbps

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.

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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

£340K £353K £367K £380K £393K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

4

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

39

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.

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344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

HR

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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Frequently Asked Questions about HR1 HEREFORD

What is the average house price in HR1 HEREFORD?
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 HEREFORD 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 is the population of HR1 HEREFORD?
The population of HR1 (HEREFORD) is approximately 35,029 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 39 years. 63% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in HR1 HEREFORD?
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.

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