HR2 — HEREFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in HR2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HR2 is £390,355, broadly in line with the Herefordshire average of £372,356.

Properties in HR2 cost 36.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HR2 have fallen 13.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£431,055	562
Semi-detached	£240,342	400
Terraced	£204,753	330
Flat	£144,094	71
All types	£390,355	1495

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in HR2

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HR2 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in HR2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HR2 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ewyas Harold Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Garway Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Longtown Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Madley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	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 HR2 are 268.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 89% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

268.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

81%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HR2 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

HR2 — HEREFORD

Area Summary

HR2 (HEREFORD) offers above-average property prices (£390,355, 36% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (268 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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HR1

HEREFORD

£370K

▼ 13.6% YoY

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HEREFORD

£431K

▼ 15.2% YoY

HR4

HEREFORD

£314K

▼ 9.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HR2?

The average house price in HR2 (HEREFORD) is £390,355, based on 1495 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 36% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.1% over the past year.

Is HR2 a safe area to live?

Crime in HR2 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in HR2?

There are 21 schools in or near HR2. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in HR2?

Council tax in HR2 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 HR2?

The average broadband download speed in HR2 is 268 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 81% of premises, ultrafast to 64%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in HR2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 63% of homes in HR2 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,029.