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HR3

HEREFORD

Herefordshire, West Midlands, England

HR3 is the postcode district for HEREFORD, located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.

Avg price £430,913
1yr change ▼ 15.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£430,913

▼ 15.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

50% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

201 Mbps

Property Prices in HR3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HR3 is £430,913, which is 16% above the Herefordshire average of £372,356.

Properties in HR3 cost 50.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HR3 have fallen 15.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £481,560 162
Semi-detached £275,116 40
Terraced £303,502 60
Flat £209,077 13
All types £430,913 328

5-Year Price History

£388K £406K £423K £441K £458K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HR3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HR3 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
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HR3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HR3 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Almeley Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Clifford Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Eardisley CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hay-On-Wye C.P. School Other Not inspected mi
Clyro C.I.W. School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

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 HR3 are 201.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 70% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

201.0 Mbps

Avg Download

36.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

79%

Superfast Coverage

45%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HR3 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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HR3 — HEREFORD

Area Summary

HR3 (HEREFORD) offers above-average property prices (£430,913, 50% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (201 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HR3?
The average house price in HR3 (HEREFORD) is £430,913, based on 328 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 50% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.2% over the past year.
Is HR3 a safe area to live?
Crime in HR3 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 (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in HR3?
There are 5 schools in or near HR3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in HR3?
Council tax in HR3 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 HR3?
The average broadband download speed in HR3 is 201 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 79% of premises, ultrafast to 45%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in HR3 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 63% of homes in HR3 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,029.