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About

Central ward encompasses a portion of the city of Hereford, situated on the eastern bank of the River Wye. The area includes the historic core, defined by its medieval street pattern and the cathedral close. Urban in character, it features a mix of commercial premises, civic buildings, and residential streets, with the main retail and business activities concentrated here.

The ward is dominated by Hereford Cathedral, a Norman structure housing the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library. The cathedral's close and green spaces provide a contrast to the surrounding streets. The area's layout and economy are fundamentally shaped by its ecclesiastical and administrative functions as the county's central hub.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 405 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £43,605 per year. There are 3 schools in Central: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central is home to around 3,414 people, with a population density of about 2,130.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
405
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Population
3,414
Population density
2,130.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
210.9(+445%)
Shoplifting
108.96(+1152%)
Anti-social behaviour
98.71(+817%)
Public order
50.67(+736%)
Criminal damage and arson
45.69(+527%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,651
77.61%
Other White
364
10.66%
Indian
86
2.52%
Other Asian
61
1.79%
Other
46
1.35%
Total population: 3,416

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,106
37.98%
No qualifications
501
17.2%
Level 3 (A level)
438
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
363
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
269
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 2,912

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
688
38.29%
Owns outright
450
25.04%
Owns with a mortgage
270
15.03%
Other social rented
247
13.75%
Other forms of private rent
76
4.23%
Total households: 1,797

Property prices in Central

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced22£210,000
Flats14£195,750
Semi-Detached9£271,000

10 years median price trend in Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

All postcodes in Central

HR12LR

Church Street

HR40BW

Bewell Street

HR12AF

Gaol Street

HR12AS

Symonds Street

HR12QH

Green Street

HR12JP

St Owen Street

HR12BP

Commercial Road

HR12NF

Florence Gardens

HR12HJ

Bath Villas

HR12QF

St Owen Street

HR40BB

Central

HR49DJ

Bridge Street

HR12PB

Nelson Street

HR40BJ

Berrington Street

HR12AX

Central

HR12NT

Mill Street

HR12QY

The Quadrangle

HR12GL

Gaol Street

HR49DA

King Street

HR12JW

St Owen Street

HR12DT

Blue School Street

HR49AR

Broad Street

HR40BS

Little Berrington Street

HR12JQ

St Owen Street

HR49AA

High Street

HR40AH

Bewell Street

HR12LW

East Street

HR12QG

Green Street

HR12QX

Harold Street

HR12NY

Mill Street

HR19UE

St Owen Street

HR49DF

Bridge Street

HR40BA

Bewell Street

HR49AH

Broad Street

HR49DW

Wye Terrace

HR12JY

Mansbridge Avenue

HR12QE

St Owen Street

HR12LP

Ferrers Street

HR12ER

Stonebow Road

HR12PR

St Owen Street

HR12HU

Gaol Street

HR49BJ

Palace Yard

HR12BS

Commercial Street

HR12EW

Kyrle Street

HR12ND

Offa Street

HR49AP

Broad Street

HR12LL

Offa Street

HR12LB

East Street

HR12JS

Turner Street

HR12AT

Central

HR12EJ

Central

HR12LA

St Peters Street

HR12QB

St Owen Place

HR49DP

Gwynne Street

HR12JU

Central Avenue

HR12NB

St John Street

HR12RA

Hampton Street

HR49EP

Widemarsh Street

HR12JR

St Owen Street

HR12LH

Offa Street

HR12QJ

St James Terrace

HR12DW

Central

HR12EY

St Guthlac Street

HR49EW

Widemarsh Street

HR40BG

St Nicholas Street

HR12DS

Maylord Street

HR12AH

Kyrle Street

HR12HT

Central

HR12BY

Union Street

HR12QR

Grenfell Road

HR12NL

Castle Street

HR12NW

Castle Street

HR12QL

Green Street

HR40AB

Eign Gate

HR12QW

Green Street

HR12AJ

Commercial Street

HR12HH

Symonds Street

HR12NJ

Castle Hill

HR40EW

Aubrey Street

HR12JX

Andrews Close

HR12NH

Quay Street

HR12GY

Bath Street

HR49DB

King Street

HR12JN

Belle Vue Terrace

HR12JJ

Daws Road

HR12DE

Commercial Street

HR12HD

Vaughan Street

HR12SA

Bartonsham Road

HR12HP

St Peter's Square

HR12TD

Templars Lane

HR12RZ

Eign Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.