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Hereford Central

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About

Hereford city centre is the county town of Herefordshire, centred on the Cathedral Close and the High Street. Hereford Cathedral stands beside the River Wye and contains the Mappa Mundi, a medieval world map from about 1300, and the medieval chained library. Streets such as High Town, Broad Street and High Street host a mix of independent shops, national chains and cafes, with the Old Market Shopping Centre and a regular market in the centre. Civic buildings, municipal services and small offices cluster around the High Street and the pedestrianised areas.

The River Wye runs through the central area, with riverside paths and greens used for markets and events. The cathedral precinct, closely set to the river, forms a focal point for heritage trails and guided walks. Public transport connections and main roads lead out to the county, while short walks from the core reach residential streets and local parks. For visitors and residents the central area combines shopping, civic functions and the cathedral's collections within a compact grid of streets.

Area overview

On average Hereford Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year. There are 6 schools in Hereford Central: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hereford Central is home to around 9,766 people, with a population density of about 3,059.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hereford Central Population
9,766
Population density
3,059.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.6(+134%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.31(+316%)
Shoplifting
38.3(+338%)
Public order
20.79(+241%)
Criminal damage and arson
17(+137%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,789
79.75%
Other White
973
9.96%
Indian
247
2.53%
Other Asian
165
1.69%
Other
115
1.18%
Total population: 9,767

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,490
30.37%
No qualifications
1,726
21.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,379
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,047
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
828
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 8,199

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,408
29.77%
Owns outright
1,115
23.58%
Other social rented
914
19.33%
Owns with a mortgage
812
17.17%
Social rents from council
275
5.82%
Total households: 4,729

Property prices in Hereford Central

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £226,750 in Hereford 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 Hereford 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 Hereford Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£313,750
Flats18£140,748
Semi-Detached24£265,500
Terraced46£220,000

10 years median price trend in Hereford Central

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

All postcodes in Hereford Central

HR49HB

Eaton Mews

HR12NA

Harley Court

HR11XY

Crozens Lane

HR12PB

Nelson Street

HR12DS

Maylord Street

HR12HJ

Bath Villas

HR49YQ

Asquith Close

HR12NW

Castle Street

HR12NZ

Nelson Street

HR12QU

Harold Street

HR12RZ

Eign Road

HR49BJ

Palace Yard

HR11EN

Barr's Court Road

HR12HB

Lloyd Street

HR12JZ

Stirling Court

HR40AF

Deens Court

HR49LG

Nolan Road

HR12AU

Central

HR12JH

Harrison Street

HR12JP

St Owen Street

HR20UW

Station Approach

HR49HT

Edgar Street

HR12PG

St Peters Square

HR12ST

Meadow Bank Road

HR40BX

West Street

HR12AN

Blue School Street

HR12DA

Central

HR12SA

Bartonsham Road

HR49LB

Prior Street

HR12JJ

Daws Road

HR12QG

Green Street

HR47JP

Station Approach

HR49YA

Canonmoor Street

HR49YD

Gladstone Drive

HR12LU

East Street

HR40BJ

Berrington Street

HR11DN

Station Approach

HR12DT

Blue School Street

HR12QJ

St James Terrace

HR12SE

Portfield Street

HR12SU

Bullrush Close

HR49BN

Palace Yard

HR11AW

Field Grove View

HR11ED

College Road

HR12DU

Catherine Street

HR12HH

Symonds Street

HR12JY

Mansbridge Avenue

HR12SX

Ledbury Road

HR40BY

Broad Street

HR49EW

Widemarsh Street

HR49HR

New Market Street

HR49YL

Shinwell Road

HR11HW

College Green

HR12AZ

Widemarsh

HR12LB

East Street

HR12RA

Hampton Street

HR49AU

Broad Street

HR11DD

Railway View

HR11EL

Esmond Road

HR11HQ

Queensway

HR12EJ

Central

HR12SY

Ledbury Road

HR29YN

Station Approach

HR49LW

Burcott Road

HR11ER

Bulmer Avenue

HR12PR

St Owen Street

HR12QQ

Springfield Place

HR49AP

Broad Street

HR11DB

Huskinson Drive

HR12EY

St Guthlac Street

HR40BW

Bewell Street

HR11EH

Bulmers Avenue

HR12BY

Union Street

HR12NG

Castle Street

HR12RU

Eign Road

HR49LA

Moor Street

HR11HD

Kingsway

HR11HG

Queensway

HR12EH

Commercial Street

HR12EU

Kyrle Street

HR12HL

Glen Lea Villas

HR12HU

Gaol Street

HR12PH

St Owen Street

HR49AH

Broad Street

HR49XR

Station Approach

HR40BB

Central

HR11EW

Bryngwyn Close

HR11GY

Kings Crescent

HR12BZ

Catherine Street

HR12LW

East Street

HR49JJ

Canonmoor Street

HR11EQ

Barrs Court Road

HR12BJ

Commercial Road

HR12RT

Scots Close

HR49DB

King Street

HR49LR

Barr's Court Road

HR11DU

Geldof Grove

HR12BT

Union Street

HR12EE

Commercial Street

HR12ND

Offa Street

Data Sources

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