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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Holmer Population

4,228

Population density

610 per km²

Crime

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

British

3,822

90.38%

Other White

141

3.33%

Indian

1.35%

African

0.78%

Arab

0.57%

Total population: 4,229

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	15	£265,000	£157,230	£212,750	£283,500	£289,100
Flats	3	£95,000	£70,700	£81,500	£122,500	£144,500
Detached	42	£390,000	£320,200	£354,933	£425,000	£484,400
Semi-Detached	29	£287,500	£159,000	£259,950	£297,500	£316,800

10 years median price trend in Holmer

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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