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About

Holmer ward lies directly north of Hereford city centre, forming a primarily residential suburb. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from post-war estates to more recent developments, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its proximity to the city means it functions largely as a commuter area, with good road links into the urban core. The ward includes the grounds of Hereford Rugby Club, a significant local sports facility.

A notable feature is the presence of Holmer Trading Estate, one of the city's main industrial and commercial zones, providing local employment. The ward's western boundary is partly defined by the main railway line to Shrewsbury. While largely built-up, it retains some open spaces, including playing fields and the grounds of the former Holmer Barracks, reflecting its historical military connections to the city's garrison.

Area overview

On average Holmer has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holmer is £53,053 per year. There are 2 schools in Holmer: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holmer is home to around 4,228 people, with a population density of about 610.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holmer Population
4,228
Population density
610 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.15(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.75(+186%)
Shoplifting
16.08(+85%)
Other theft
14.43(+154%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.06(+65%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,822
90.38%
Other White
141
3.33%
Indian
57
1.35%
African
33
0.78%
Arab
24
0.57%
Total population: 4,229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,208
34.66%
Level 3 (A level)
679
19.48%
No qualifications
521
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
482
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
306
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 3,485

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
653
37.27%
Owns with a mortgage
603
34.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
183
10.45%
Other social rented
151
8.62%
Other forms of private rent
62
3.54%
Total households: 1,752

Property prices in Holmer

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 in Holmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holmer 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 Holmer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced15£265,000
Flats3£95,000
Detached42£390,000
Semi-Detached29£287,500

10 years median price trend in Holmer

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

All postcodes in Holmer

HR11LG

Munstone Road

HR49RN

Roman Road

HR11AB

Green Wilding Road

HR11GQ

Red Norman Rise

HR11DS

Loder Drive

HR11LF

Cleeve Orchard

HR49RF

Dale Drive

HR11GG

Royal Wilding Place

HR49RD

Ingram Avenue

HR49RJ

Church Way

HR49EY

Admiral Road

HR49FA

Adonis Way

HR49WE

Blackcap Drive

HR11AD

Campbell Road

HR11JT

Staniers Way

HR49FD

Monarch Road

HR13AL

Richards Close

HR49QX

The Crescent

HR11JE

Overbury Road

HR47RB

Canon Pyon Road

HR11FL

The Crossways

HR49QU

Roman Road

HR13AR

Wayland Cottages

HR49EN

Emperor Way

HR11RE

Church Pastures

HR11AR

Farm House Close

HR11AH

Wessington Drive

HR11FQ

Holmer

HR49FP

Holmer House Close

HR11DF

Aylestone Hill

HR11GP

Red Norman Rise

HR11JD

Walney Lane

HR11AN

Wellbrook Close

HR11JS

Holmer Trading Estate

HR11GE

Old Bromley Lane

HR49RB

Hugh Thomas Avenue

HR11GB

Green Wilding Road

HR11GN

Dymock Red Walk

HR11JY

Holmer Park

HR11AP

Mill Stream Place

HR11JR

College Road

HR49RR

Dewpond Close

HR11AF

Dymock Red Walk

HR11LN

Legion Way

HR49QP

Roman Road

HR49RW

Glenthorne Road

HR11PY

Wentworth Road

HR49FN

Clubtail Drive

HR11GX

Holmer Park

HR11JX

Roman Road

HR11JH

Ainslie Close

HR11GL

Tanners Red Walk

HR13AH

Munstone Garden Cottages

HR49FE

Hairstreak Lane

HR47FJ

Orchid Close

HR13AJ

The Cottages

HR13AP

Holmer

HR11QA

Belfry Close

HR49FQ

Holmer

HR11LL

Churchway Cottages

HR49RL

Belle Bank Avenue

HR11JL

Roman Road

HR11GT

Red Norman Rise

HR49WG

Dunnock Close

HR49RH

Holmer Terrace

HR11DT

Venns Lane

HR11GJ

Eggleton Lane

HR49RE

Stroucken Way

HR49FJ

Cinnabar Grove

HR13AS

Hawthorne Cottages

HR13AW

Shelwick Green

HR11LD

Roman Road

HR11GD

Pearmain Drive

HR49FG

Emerald Drive

HR11AE

Dymock Red Walk

HR49EL

Peacock Avenue

HR11AQ

Aylestone Hill

HR11GR

Red Norman Rise

HR11HX

Aylestone Hill

HR49FR

Chalkhill Lane

HR11HU

Centurion Way

HR49RG

Roman Road

HR49EH

Gatekeeper Drive

HR49QY

Orchard Close

HR11FA

Moorcroft Lane

HR49EF

Swallowtail Road

HR49FL

Darters Lane

HR11JU

Cypress Gardens

HR49RP

Paddock Close

HR11LW

Centurion Way

HR11GS

Red Norman Rise

HR11EX

Old School Lane

HR11LJ

Attwood Lane

HR11JW

Crossway Terrace

HR11JP

Roman Road

HR49WF

Carrion Grove

HR11AL

Fawley Close

HR13LZ

Holmer

HR11EA

Sunningdale

HR11AG

Aylestone Rise

Data Sources

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