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About

Saxon Gate ward lies on the northwestern edge of the city of Hereford, primarily consisting of residential suburbs. The area is defined by housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, offering a mix of property types. It contains local shopping parades providing essential services and several primary schools serving the community. The ward is bordered by the A49 road, a major transport route connecting the area to the wider county.

The landscape is largely urban, with pockets of green space including public parks and recreational grounds. A notable feature is the ward's proximity to the historic Saxon earthwork known as the City Ditch, which marks an ancient boundary. Residential streets are orderly, with the ward functioning as a practical and settled suburb for city commuters and families. It represents a typical post-war expansion of Hereford.

Area overview

On average Saxon Gate has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 23.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saxon Gate is £44,845 per year. Saxon Gate is home to around 4,040 people, with a population density of about 4,399.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saxon Gate Population
4,040
Population density
4,399.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.55(+144%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.37(+256%)
Shoplifting
21.29(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.09(+121%)
Public order
13.86(+129%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,478
86.09%
Other White
246
6.09%
Other Asian
98
2.43%
Other
48
1.19%
African
41
1.01%
Total population: 4,040

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
724
23.31%
No qualifications
667
21.47%
Level 3 (A level)
638
20.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
477
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
301
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 3,106

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
488
29.24%
Owns outright
370
22.17%
Other social rented
299
17.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
180
10.78%
Social rents from council
155
9.29%
Total households: 1,669

Property prices in Saxon Gate

Median price£251,250
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £275K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £251,250 (about £256 per square foot) in Saxon Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,450 up to £492,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saxon Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£292,500£273
Terraced7£242,500£297
Semi-Detached17£238,950£244
Flats4£150,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saxon Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saxon Gate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,000£105,250£183,375£150,000
2017£240,000£85,063£171,750£152,000
2018£245,000£93,500£187,475£147,500
2019£249,000£96,500£205,000£138,000
2020£221,500£94,500£193,000£151,750
2021£302,500£115,000£210,000£158,750
2022£302,500£196,000£243,750£206,000
2023£333,750£115,000£231,250£249,000
2024£298,000£120,588£241,500£227,750
2025£300,000£135,000£250,000£244,250
2026£301,500£155,000£195,000£194,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saxon Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saxon Gate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£169£181£166
2017£187£167£180£156
2018£205£194£193£175
2019£212£162£201£163
2020£220£210£205£173
2021£224£184£226£193
2022£260£289£256£217
2023£275£237£234£269
2024£260£210£259£232
2025£278£187£269£269
2026£221£267£211£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saxon Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saxon Gate in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Saxon Gate

Is Saxon Gate safe?

Saxon Gate records about 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Saxon Gate?

The median sale price in Saxon Gate is £251,250 (about £256 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Saxon Gate?

Saxon Gate scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Saxon Gate sits around rank 12,048 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Saxon Gate?

The average household income in Saxon Gate is around £44,845 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Saxon Gate?

Saxon Gate is represented by 1 elected councillor: Aubrey Thomas Oliver (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Saxon Gate

HR26HF

Cherry Tree Close

HR26DN

Norton Avenue

HR27RF

Thoresby Drive

HR26GU

May Blossom

HR26SA

Peacocks Field Walk

HR26GH

Campbell Close

HR26RP

Apple Orchard Walk

HR26HS

Laycock Drive

HR26RT

The Furlong

HR26HN

Manor Road

HR26BS

Peregrine Close

HR26HU

Dempsey Close

HR26BJ

Walton Close

HR26SE

Broomfield Walk

HR26DL

Winston Road

HR26HY

Mayne Avenue

HR26SP

Poppy Walk

HR26GP

Bluebell Walk

HR26DZ

Orchard Gardens

HR26SH

Stable Drive

HR26HE

Hoarwithy Road

HR26HD

Hoarwithy Road

HR26RH

Staddlestone Circle

HR26HL

Homestead

HR26BN

Hinton Road

HR26SD

Oak Field Road

HR26GE

Park View

HR26RY

Cider Mill Court

HR27RZ

Bullingham Lane

HR26HZ

Franks Avenue

HR26ET

Saxon Gate

HR26GD

Lewes Road

HR26RZ

Granary Grove

HR26SL

The Hawthorns

HR26RU

Bullingham Lane

HR26DT

Putson Avenue

HR26EB

River View

HR26HP

Aconbury Avenue

HR26DY

Panson Place

HR26HG

Web Tree Avenue

HR26HB

Hoarwithy Road

HR26DW

Dinedor Avenue

HR26SJ

Orchard Avenue

HR26DU

Putson Avenue

HR26ED

Holme Lacy Road

HR26BX

Cumbrae Avenue

HR26RJ

Waggoners Way

HR26HQ

Web Tree Avenue

HR26HJ

Homestead

HR26EA

River View

HR26RL

The Hopyards

HR26DQ

Hinton Avenue

HR26BT

Arran Avenue

HR26DG

Holme Lacy Road

HR26DA

Holme Lacy Road

HR26RR

The Appleyard

HR26SB

Staddlestone Circle

HR26RN

Cider Press Drive

HR26GW

Ramsay Close

HR26HT

Lassen Drive

HR26RW

Hopbine Grove

HR26EN

Jordan Terrace

HR26GA

Bennett Drive

HR26DB

Holme Lacy Road

HR26SN

Mayflower Drive

HR26DJ

Winston Road

HR26HW

Ridgeway Avenue

HR26RS

Smithy Court

HR26BU

Bute Avenue

HR26GB

Lewes Road

HR26HR

Aconbury Avenue

HR26DX

Putson Avenue

HR27SA

Bullingham Lane

HR26SG

Meadow Way

HR26HX

Dempsey Close

HR26HH

Longmeadow

HR26EE

St Clares Court

HR26GG

The Ploughman

HR26HA

Hoarwithy Road

HR26BZ

Holme Lacy Road

HR26BW

Hinton Road

HR26BY

Holme Lacy Road

HR26RX

Saddlers Way

HR26DH

Wyelands Close

HR26BP

Acacia Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.