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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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 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
Terraced45£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

HR12NQ

Nightingale Way

HR12PL

St Owen Street

HR12ZB

Station Approach

HR40AB

Eign Gate

HR12DE

Commercial Street

HR12ET

Kyrle Street

HR12LA

St Peters Street

HR36XZ

Station Approach

HR12LH

Offa Street

HR11HE

Kingsway

HR12AJ

Commercial Street

HR12BB

Commercial Road

HR12QT

Talbot Terrace

HR49DA

King Street

HR11DZ

Geldof Grove

HR11EJ

Bulmer Avenue

HR11JR

College Road

HR12RS

Eign Mill Road

HR49HS

Blackfriars Street

HR49JS

Edgar Street

HR74YU

Station Approach

HR12SW

Foxglove Court

HR11HB

Kingsway

HR11HF

Queensway

HR11HJ

Princess Avenue

HR49JQ

Burcott Business Park

HR12BQ

Commercial Road

HR12QA

St Owen Gate

HR12QX

Harold Street

HR12RB

Park Street

HR40BG

St Nicholas Street

HR49YN

Rosebery Close

HR11HA

Kingsway

HR12GL

Gaol Street

HR12JQ

St Owen Street

HR12NE

River Close

HR49HF

Widemarsh Street

HR49HN

Widemarsh Street

HR11HP

College Green

HR12JN

Belle Vue Terrace

HR49DP

Gwynne Street

HR49JL

Moorfield Street

HR12HP

St Peter's Square

HR12RG

Clive Street

HR12SQ

Foley Street

HR49JW

Walmer Street

HR12RD

Park Street

HR49HW

Blackfriars Street

HR49JB

Moorfield Street

HR49JE

Portland Street

HR12DG

Catherine Court

HR12NJ

Castle Hill

HR12QY

The Quadrangle

HR12SF

Foley Trading Estate

HR26YZ

Station Approach

HR49HE

Widemarsh Street

HR49LN

Newstead Court

HR12AX

Central

HR12JT

Central Avenue

HR12PU

St Owen Street

HR12SN

Burrows Court

HR28YT

Station Approach

HR11AA

Station Approach

HR12LY

Barroll Street

HR19UD

Central

HR49JP

Edgar Street

HR11EZ

Regent Gardens

HR12DP

Central

HR12DQ

Coningsby Street

HR12QR

Grenfell Road

HR49EE

Central

HR12SZ

Ledbury Road

HR40WZ

Station Approach

HR11EU

Old School Lane

HR12AS

Symonds Street

HR12HA

Symonds Street

HR12RW

Brookside

HR40EW

Aubrey Street

HR11EB

College Road

HR12EW

Kyrle Street

HR12JS

Turner Street

HR49DG

Bridge Street

HR49EB

Blackfriars Street

HR12GY

Bath Street

HR12JR

St Owen Street

HR12QS

St James Road

HR11EG

Barr's Court Road

HR12LF

Offa Street

HR11ES

Frank Owen Court

HR12NB

St John Street

HR12NP

Wye Way

HR12RY

Eign Road

HR49JA

Brunel Court

HR12AP

Central

HR12DR

Central

HR12LR

Church Street

HR12TD

Templars Lane

HR40AP

Eign Street

HR49WB

Station Approach

HR11RY

Outfall Works Road

Data Sources

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