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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

HR11BG

Link Road

HR11EE

College Road

HR12AH

Kyrle Street

HR12AT

Central

HR12BG

Commercial Road

HR12NR

St Ethelbert Street

HR12RF

Parish Mews

HR49BQ

Bridge Street

HR49DW

Wye Terrace

HR11HH

Alexandra Avenue

HR12QN

Vicarage Road

HR12RN

Brookside

HR12DX

Monkmoor Street

HR12LP

Ferrers Street

HR11BB

Station Approach

HR12EG

Coningsby Street

HR12HX

St Peter's Square

HR12QL

Green Street

HR12QP

Grove Road

HR49LL

Newtown Road

HR11BZ

Geoffrey Avenue

HR11EP

Bryngwyn Close

HR12AQ

Central

HR12DF

Coningsby Court

HR12NS

St Ethelbert Street

HR12NY

Mill Street

HR12QE

St Owen Street

HR12RX

Eign Road

HR47YT

Widemarsh

HR49BL

Palace Yard

HR48ZS

Station Approach

HR49DJ

Bridge Street

HR12AB

High Town

HR12AF

Gaol Street

HR12RJ

Lichfield Avenue

HR12SP

St Owen Street

HR49EZ

Widemarsh Street

HR49NY

Burcott Road

HR11HL

Frederick Avenue

HR49HU

Garrick Lane

HR49JN

Richmond Street

HR49YF

Keir Hardie Close

HR49YG

Attlee Close

HR49YJ

Penhaligon Way

HR11FN

Station Approach

HR12DB

Commercial Street

HR12DL

Commercial Street

HR12ER

Stonebow Road

HR12JX

Andrews Close

HR12LE

St Peters Street

HR12LX

Blue School Street

HR12NN

Castle Street

HR12XW

Station Approach

HR49AR

Broad Street

HR11BY

Lingen Avenue

HR11ET

Pullmans Close

HR12NL

Castle Street

HR12NX

Mill Street

HR49LF

Millbrook Street

HR12AE

High Town

HR12EA

Canal Road

HR12HD

Vaughan Street

HR12HG

Wyecliffe Terrace

HR12QH

Green Street

HR40BU

Aubrey Street

HR12AA

High Town

HR12EP

Kyrle Street

HR12NH

Quay Street

HR12NT

Mill Street

HR12TB

Ledbury Road

HR49ED

Central

HR49LE

Newtown Road

HR11HN

College Green

HR12BD

Commercial Road

HR12DW

Central

HR12HE

Bath Street

HR12LL

Offa Street

HR12SB

Clive Street

HR49LJ

Newtown Road

HR12NU

Cantilupe Street

HR49AA

High Street

HR49AB

Broad Street

HR49BH

Broad Street

HR49EP

Widemarsh Street

HR49HP

Wall Street

HR49JH

Addison Court

HR49JR

Edgar Street

HR12DJ

Commercial Street

HR12PA

Cantilupe Street

HR12QW

Green Street

HR19UE

St Owen Street

HR40BA

Bewell Street

HR49BX

King Street

HR49LQ

Farriers Way

HR12JA

Central

HR49JU

Blackfriars Street

HR49YB

Penhaligon Way

HR11AS

Old Barn Court

HR12BP

Commercial Road

HR12ED

Catherine Street

Data Sources

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