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About

Whitecross ward is located in the eastern part of Hereford, within Herefordshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraced properties, and modern developments. It is situated close to the city centre, providing easy access to amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The ward is bordered by the River Wye to the west, offering scenic views and green spaces.

The area includes Whitecross High School and Sixth Form Centre, a key educational institution serving the local community. Public transport links connect the ward to other parts of Hereford, making it a convenient location for commuters. Nearby recreational areas include Belmont Playing Fields and the Herefordshire Trail, which provide opportunities for outdoor activities. Whitecross has a suburban feel, with a focus on family-friendly living and community facilities.

Area overview

On average Whitecross has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitecross is £43,984 per year.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitecross Population
3,754
Population density
4,100.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,384
90.19%
Other White
256
6.82%
Irish
17
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.45%
Indian
13
0.35%
Total population: 3,752

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
645
39.35%
Owns with a mortgage
506
30.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
226
13.79%
Other social rented
142
8.66%
Social rents from council
56
3.42%
Total households: 1,639

Property prices in Whitecross

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 in Whitecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitecross 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 Whitecross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£365,000
Flats1£166,000
Semi-Detached26£273,500
Terraced10£222,500

10 years median price trend in Whitecross

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

All postcodes in Whitecross

HR40DL

White Cross Road

HR40DY

Meyrick Street

HR40QP

Carroll Avenue

HR40TR

The Paddock

HR40LY

White Cross Road

HR40RT

Bishopstone Road

HR40SU

King's Acre Road

HR40DJ

Baggallay Street

HR40HT

Stephen's Close

HR40QJ

Bridgford Close

HR40QN

Stretton Close

HR40RS

Bishopstone Road

HR40JF

Emlyn Avenue

HR40HX

Westfaling Street

HR40PN

Bridle Road

HR40QA

Marlowe Drive

HR40QL

King's Acre Road

HR40QU

Fayre Oakes Green

HR40HU

Stephen's Close

HR40LT

Amyand Drive

HR40QB

Wordsworth Road

HR40HR

Crossfields

HR40QT

Fayre Oakes Green

HR40DT

Ranelagh Street

HR40LX

Marlowe Drive

HR40QG

Arkwright Close

HR40PW

Bridle Road

HR40RQ

King's Acre Road

HR40JG

Westfaling Street

HR40QS

Fayre Oakes Drive

HR40DU

Ingestre Street

HR40LU

Amyand Drive

HR40PP

Bridle Road

HR40NN

Whitecross Road

HR40JJ

Macaulay Avenue

HR40JQ

Langland Drive

HR40QE

Arkwright Close

HR40QQ

Barrie Road

HR40SX

Eastern Avenue

HR40HP

Crossfields

HR40JW

Tennyson Close

HR40JH

Emlyn Avenue

HR40JN

Holmer Street

HR40QD

Rankin Road

HR40NA

Sheridan Road

HR40QR

Hewitt Avenue

HR40ST

Crossways

HR40SY

Crossways

HR40DX

Gruneisen Street

HR40DZ

Apple Grove

HR40QF

Marshall Close

HR40HS

Cotterell Street

HR40JL

Marlowe Drive

HR40QX

Bridgford Close

HR40QH

Coleridge Crescent

HR40QW

Carroll Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.