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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 171 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
171
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
91.13(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.62(+305%)
Shoplifting
43.01(+394%)
Public order
19.97(+230%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.33(+151%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £226,750 in Hereford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £550,000.

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
Semi-Detached27£270,000
Terraced62£215,000
Detached10£348,750
Flats19£147,500

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

HR12NN

Castle Street

HR40AF

Deens Court

HR12SY

Ledbury Road

HR49JU

Blackfriars Street

HR49HQ

Widemarsh

HR12JT

Central Avenue

HR12ZB

Station Approach

HR11EE

College Road

HR49HG

Widemarsh Street

HR19UE

St Owen Street

HR12JN

Belle Vue Terrace

HR11AA

Station Approach

HR12RY

Eign Road

HR11HN

College Green

HR49EA

Widemarsh Street

HR12QT

Talbot Terrace

HR49AB

Broad Street

HR12NR

St Ethelbert Street

HR12ED

Catherine Street

HR12HP

St Peter's Square

HR49YA

Canonmoor Street

HR12QW

Green Street

HR49BW

King Street

HR49DW

Wye Terrace

HR49YN

Rosebery Close

HR12EH

Commercial Street

HR12AP

Central

HR49LR

Barr's Court Road

HR12DA

Central

HR40WZ

Station Approach

HR12QG

Green Street

HR35AL

Station Approach

HR12QP

Grove Road

HR40BW

Bewell Street

HR12QU

Harold Street

HR11GY

Kings Crescent

HR40BS

Little Berrington Street

HR49LJ

Newtown Road

HR20UW

Station Approach

HR11HQ

Queensway

HR12LP

Ferrers Street

HR11AS

Old Barn Court

HR12EY

St Guthlac Street

HR12LF

Offa Street

HR11HW

College Green

HR12PJ

East Street

HR12BS

Commercial Street

HR40AP

Eign Street

HR12SA

Bartonsham Road

HR49HN

Widemarsh Street

HR12NZ

Nelson Street

HR12SD

Portfield Street

HR36XZ

Station Approach

HR40BQ

St Nicholas Street

HR12BB

Commercial Road

HR49JJ

Canonmoor Street

HR48ZS

Station Approach

HR49HU

Garrick Lane

HR12NH

Quay Street

HR49LN

Newstead Court

HR12BP

Commercial Road

HR49LQ

Farriers Way

HR49EZ

Widemarsh Street

HR11EQ

Barrs Court Road

HR40BX

West Street

HR12LE

St Peters Street

HR12AF

Gaol Street

HR12AQ

Central

HR12QE

St Owen Street

HR12LR

Church Street

HR12QQ

Springfield Place

HR12LW

East Street

HR49JW

Walmer Street

HR49JD

Walmer Street

HR12DU

Catherine Street

HR12RJ

Lichfield Avenue

HR12AT

Central

HR49JH

Addison Court

HR12QS

St James Road

HR12BY

Union Street

HR12QN

Vicarage Road

HR12PU

St Owen Street

HR12EU

Kyrle Street

HR11AW

Field Grove View

HR49LD

Chester Close

HR12RA

Hampton Street

HR12RE

Park Street

HR11BY

Lingen Avenue

HR12AR

Blueschool Street

HR12EA

Canal Road

HR12DT

Blue School Street

HR49YB

Penhaligon Way

HR12PR

St Owen Street

HR12DS

Maylord Street

HR12SN

Burrows Court

HR12PA

Cantilupe Street

HR12JY

Mansbridge Avenue

HR49EP

Widemarsh Street

HR11HB

Kingsway

HR12AS

Symonds Street

Data Sources

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