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Property market | £280,918 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is Bristol (46.3 miles) |
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Broadband | 47.0mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 96.9% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.1% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 316 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 382 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hereford and South Herefordshire level) |
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Community | Median age is 47.4 | Population of 53,516 | Happiness is Above Average for Herefordshire, Average for UK |
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Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Herefordshire, County of) |
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Commute (approx) | - Cardiff Central (69 mins) |
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£280,918 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is Bristol (46.3 miles) |
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47.0mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 47.4 | 53,516 | Happiness is Above Average for Herefordshire, Average for UK |
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Ranked 316 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 382 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hereford and South Herefordshire level) |
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3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Herefordshire, County of) |
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- Cardiff Central (69 mins) |
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Hereford has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Hereford, Asda Hereford Supercentre, Farmfoods Newton Farm Hereford, Iceland Hereford, M&S Hereford, Sainsburys Hereford, Tesco Hereford Bewell Street Superstore, Waitrose Hereford. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Beer in Hand, Black Lion, Horse & Groom, Merkur Cashino. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: De Koffie Pot, JJ and Little Dots, Leaven Pizza, Matrix, Museum of Cider, Ponte Vecchio, Sabores De Portugal, The Left Bank. We found one nearby cafe: Caffe Nero. Hereford has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Hereford has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £444,683, which is down -0.3% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £280,918 (down -0.7% on last year) , a terraced house £207,213 (down -1.8% on last year) and a flat £131,613. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £612 per month. Property prices in Hereford are similar to the average property prices across Herefordshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Hereford, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Herefordshire region.
Property data is based on Herefordshire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
| Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
| Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
| Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
| Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
| Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
| Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
| Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
| Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
| Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
| West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
| Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
| Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
| South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
| West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
| Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
| Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
| Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
| Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
| North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
| Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
| Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
| West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
| Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
| Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
| Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
| Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
| Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
| Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
| East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
| Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
| Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
| Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
| Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
| Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
| Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Hereford, or click here to browse the longer list of Hereford property transactions from 2023.
Hereford has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Barrs Court School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2016. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Barrs Court School | Secondary school Academy special converter - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
| The Brookfield School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
| Marlbrook Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| St Martin's Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Trinity Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| St James' CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| Hereford Cathedral School | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Blackmarston School | Primary Community special school - Mixed | No |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| The Hereford Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Holmer CofE Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Whitecross Hereford | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Holmer CofE Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/27/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/23/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| Barrs Court School Save school | Secondary school Academy special converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/23/2022) | 17 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/14/2013) | 22 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford |
| St James' CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/18/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| Blackmarston School Save school | Primary Community special school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/26/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| Riverside Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/9/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| Marlbrook Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/3/2022) | 28 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford |
| St Martin's Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/17/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| Trinity Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/17/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/9/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (5/26/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| The Hereford Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (7/1/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| The Brookfield School Save school | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (10/13/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford | |
| Whitecross Hereford Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (2/3/2022) | 90 submissions 86.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hereford |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School Save school | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | Hereford | |||
| Hereford Cathedral School Save school | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | Hereford |
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| Holmer CofE Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/27/2019) |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/23/2021) |
| Barrs Court School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/23/2022) 17 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/14/2013) 22 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| St James' CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/18/2013) |
| Blackmarston School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/26/2013) |
| Riverside Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/9/2014) |
| Marlbrook Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/3/2022) 28 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| St Martin's Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/17/2019) |
| Trinity Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/17/2013) |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/9/2013) |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/26/2021) |
| The Hereford Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (7/1/2021) |
| The Brookfield School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (10/13/2021) |
| Whitecross Hereford Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (2/3/2022) 90 submissions 86.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary |
| Hereford Cathedral School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school |
| Station | Distance from Hereford | Commute options |
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| Hereford A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Cardiff Central (79 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Birmingham New Street (99 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (139 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 159 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
| Leominster A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 15 miles |
- Cardiff Central (97 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (125 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 119 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 161 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Herefordshire, County of) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Herefordshire, County of residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 96.9% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 9.3% |
| Mixed | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Black | 0.3% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Hereford and South Herefordshire consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 10.8% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 13.2% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 10.8% | 316 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 20.2% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.0% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 13.8% | |
| Routine occupations | 14.0% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.5% | 382 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 4.7% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Herefordshire is average (46mbps). Hereford is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 47.0mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Hereford and South Herefordshire level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 47.0 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 90.9% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 1.6% |
Crime stats were found at the Herefordshire, County of level:
| Type | Herefordshire, County of | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 64 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 7 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 29 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Hereford.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
| Area | Cause | Description |
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| West Midlands | River Lugg | River Lugg south of Leominster |
| West Midlands | River Wye | River Wye at Blackmarstone, Hereford |
| West Midlands | River Wye | River Wye in Herefordshire |
| West Midlands | River Wye | River Wye in South Hereford |
| West Midlands | River Wye | Yazor and Widemarsh Brook in Hereford |
| West Midlands | River Wye | River Wye in North Hereford |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Hereford, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 13Secondary: 5 | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
| Mordiford, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 13.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Pencombe, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 13.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Eardisland, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: Secondary: | 13.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Hoarwithy, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
| Ledbury, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | 13.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Leominster, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 | 13.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Weobley, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: Secondary: | 13.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Yarpole, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 1Secondary: | N/A |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Hereford, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 13Secondary: 5 |
| Mordiford, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Pencombe, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Eardisland, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: Secondary: |
| Hoarwithy, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Ledbury, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
| Leominster, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 |
| Weobley, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: Secondary: |
| Yarpole, Herefordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £280,918 Detached: £444,683 | 64 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
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