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HR2

HEREFORD

Herefordshire, West Midlands, England

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HR2 covers HEREFORD in Herefordshire, West Midlands.

Avg price £390,355
1yr change ▼ 13.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£390,355

▼ 13.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

36% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

268 Mbps

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.

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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

£327K £360K £393K £426K £459K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

2

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

1

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 HR2 are 268.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 89% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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268.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

81%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about HR2 HEREFORD

What is the average house price in HR2 HEREFORD?
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 HEREFORD 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 is the population of HR2 HEREFORD?
The population of HR2 (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 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 are schools like in HR2 HEREFORD?
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.

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