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Hereford East

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About

Hereford East encompasses a mix of residential neighborhoods and light industrial estates on the eastern side of the River Wye. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war developments to more modern builds. It is home to several retail parks and business units that serve the wider city. The main arterial road through the area connects the city center to the A49, facilitating daily commutes and commercial traffic.

A notable local landmark is the historic Holmer Cemetery, which provides a quiet, green space amidst the urban setting. The area also contains educational facilities and community sports grounds. The landscape gradually transitions towards more open countryside and agricultural land as you move eastward, with views towards the distant Malvern Hills.

Area overview

On average Hereford East has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hereford East is £56,969 per year. There are 3 schools in Hereford East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hereford East is home to around 5,797 people, with a population density of about 2,945.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hereford East Population
5,797
Population density
2,945 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.28(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.87(-48%)
Shoplifting
3.8(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.9(-74%)
Other theft
1.73(-70%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,368
92.55%
Other White
181
3.12%
Indian
72
1.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.47%
Other Asian
27
0.47%
Total population: 5,800

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,701
35.48%
Level 3 (A level)
853
17.79%
No qualifications
738
15.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
627
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
431
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 4,794

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,239
51.22%
Owns with a mortgage
751
31.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
194
8.02%
Other social rented
140
5.79%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.9%
Total households: 2,419

Property prices in Hereford East

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Hereford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hereford East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£412,500
Flats5£140,000
Semi-Detached33£300,000
Terraced6£243,500

10 years median price trend in Hereford East

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

Data Sources

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