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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

HR12HH

Symonds Street

HR12JP

St Owen Street

HR12NL

Castle Street

HR49YL

Shinwell Road

HR12DQ

Coningsby Street

HR29YN

Station Approach

HR12NX

Mill Street

HR11HD

Kingsway

HR12LB

East Street

HR12BG

Commercial Road

HR49BL

Palace Yard

HR49LF

Millbrook Street

HR11EB

College Road

HR12LT

Church Street

HR12JU

Central Avenue

HR49YJ

Penhaligon Way

HR12NP

Wye Way

HR12BD

Commercial Road

HR49JL

Moorfield Street

HR49DB

King Street

HR12TD

Templars Lane

HR12PQ

Offa Street

HR12SW

Foxglove Court

HR11JR

College Road

HR12DR

Central

HR12JH

Harrison Street

HR49AP

Broad Street

HR11EZ

Regent Gardens

HR49DG

Bridge Street

HR12HX

St Peter's Square

HR26YZ

Station Approach

HR40AB

Eign Gate

HR49JR

Edgar Street

HR12QL

Green Street

HR12XW

Station Approach

HR12AJ

Commercial Street

HR12QA

St Owen Gate

HR12QJ

St James Terrace

HR12SU

Bullrush Close

HR49LB

Prior Street

HR11EN

Barr's Court Road

HR11DB

Huskinson Drive

HR11HA

Kingsway

HR12JJ

Daws Road

HR49YF

Keir Hardie Close

HR12RU

Eign Road

HR12GL

Gaol Street

HR12HE

Bath Street

HR49HR

New Market Street

HR11HH

Alexandra Avenue

HR12BQ

Commercial Road

HR49NY

Burcott Road

HR11HJ

Princess Avenue

HR12AX

Central

HR49YG

Attlee Close

HR12AG

Union Street

HR12QD

St Owen Street

HR12ES

Kyrle Street

HR19ZZ

Widemarsh

HR12LY

Barroll Street

HR40BJ

Berrington Street

HR11EP

Bryngwyn Close

HR49BN

Palace Yard

HR12EW

Kyrle Street

HR49EU

Widemarsh

HR12ST

Meadow Bank Road

HR12NT

Mill Street

HR12NS

St Ethelbert Street

HR40BY

Broad Street

HR49JA

Brunel Court

HR49JB

Moorfield Street

HR12JS

Turner Street

HR49HS

Blackfriars Street

HR12RD

Park Street

HR49JQ

Burcott Business Park

HR12RZ

Eign Road

HR12JX

Andrews Close

HR12NE

River Close

HR49LG

Nolan Road

HR49HT

Edgar Street

HR12AZ

Widemarsh

HR49YD

Gladstone Drive

HR49HF

Widemarsh Street

HR49BG

Broad Street

HR40BG

St Nicholas Street

HR28YT

Station Approach

HR12SG

Foley Street

HR12AH

Kyrle Street

HR11EW

Bryngwyn Close

HR49LL

Newtown Road

HR12NU

Cantilupe Street

HR12EJ

Central

HR12LA

St Peters Street

HR11HF

Queensway

HR49ED

Central

HR12LL

Offa Street

HR12JQ

St Owen Street

HR12DY

Coningsby Street

HR11DA

Robin Terrace

HR12DP

Central

Data Sources

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