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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 122 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
122
Deprivation level
4/10
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
64.1(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.33(+158%)
Shoplifting
16.08(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.43(+101%)
Other theft
13.01(+127%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Holmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached39£390,000
Flats3£95,000
Semi-Detached32£288,250
Terraced9£260,000

10 years median price trend in Holmer

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

Data Sources

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