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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 406 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
406
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
210.31(+450%)
Anti-social behaviour
107.79(+849%)
Shoplifting
98.42(+1025%)
Public order
51.85(+751%)
Criminal damage and arson
41.3(+476%)
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 40 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £500,000.

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
Detached1£500,000
Flats15£147,500
Semi-Detached8£287,500
Terraced16£228,500

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

HR12RY

Eign Road

HR12AP

Central

HR12DR

Central

HR12LR

Church Street

HR12TD

Templars Lane

HR11RY

Outfall Works Road

HR12AH

Kyrle Street

HR12AT

Central

HR12NR

St Ethelbert Street

HR49BQ

Bridge Street

HR49DW

Wye Terrace

HR12QN

Vicarage Road

HR12LP

Ferrers Street

HR12HX

St Peter's Square

HR12QL

Green Street

HR12QP

Grove Road

HR12AQ

Central

HR12NS

St Ethelbert Street

HR12NY

Mill Street

HR12QE

St Owen Street

HR12RX

Eign Road

HR49BL

Palace Yard

HR49DJ

Bridge Street

HR12AB

High Town

HR12AF

Gaol Street

HR12SP

St Owen Street

HR12DB

Commercial Street

HR12DL

Commercial Street

HR12ER

Stonebow Road

HR12JX

Andrews Close

HR12LE

St Peters Street

HR12NN

Castle Street

HR49AR

Broad Street

HR12NL

Castle Street

HR12NX

Mill Street

HR12AE

High Town

HR12HD

Vaughan Street

HR12HG

Wyecliffe Terrace

HR12QH

Green Street

HR40BU

Aubrey Street

HR12AA

High Town

HR12EP

Kyrle Street

HR12NH

Quay Street

HR12NT

Mill Street

HR49ED

Central

HR12DW

Central

HR12HE

Bath Street

HR12LL

Offa Street

HR12NU

Cantilupe Street

HR49AA

High Street

HR49AB

Broad Street

HR49BH

Broad Street

HR49EP

Widemarsh Street

HR49HP

Wall Street

HR12DJ

Commercial Street

HR12PA

Cantilupe Street

HR12QW

Green Street

HR19UE

St Owen Street

HR40BA

Bewell Street

HR49BX

King Street

HR12JA

Central

HR12BP

Commercial Road

HR12ES

Kyrle Street

HR12QD

St Owen Street

HR40BQ

St Nicholas Street

HR12BN

Stonebow Road

HR12JB

St Owen Street

HR49BW

King Street

HR12BL

Union Walk

HR12EX

St Guthlac Street

HR40AD

Central

HR40AH

Bewell Street

HR40BS

Little Berrington Street

HR12LT

Church Street

HR12QB

St Owen Place

HR12RE

Park Street

HR12NF

Florence Gardens

HR49BG

Broad Street

HR12PJ

East Street

HR12PQ

Offa Street

HR12AG

Union Street

HR12HN

Bath Street

HR12JU

Central Avenue

HR12JW

St Owen Street

HR49DF

Bridge Street

HR49EA

Widemarsh Street

HR12BS

Commercial Street

HR12HT

Central

HR12LZ

Castle Street

HR12QF

St Owen Street

HR12SR

St Owen Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.