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Saxon Gate

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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Saxon Gate Population

4,040

Population density

4,399.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

3,478

86.09%

Other White

246

6.09%

Other Asian

2.43%

Other

1.19%

African

1.01%

Total population: 4,040

Economics

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

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

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Saxon Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,450 up to £492,500.

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 Saxon Gate over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	9	£242,500	£171,900	£190,000	£252,500	£280,000
Detached	9	£300,000	£223,800	£264,535	£385,000	£457,500
Flats	4	£127,500	£109,333	£116,863	£137,500	£143,500
Semi-Detached	24	£244,475	£131,500	£205,625	£270,750	£292,000

10 years median price trend in Saxon Gate

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: 16/05/2026.

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

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