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About

Whitecross ward lies just east of Hereford city centre, encompassing a primarily residential area with a mix of housing estates and some local commercial strips. The ward is bounded by the A49 to the west and includes the grounds of the Royal National College for the Blind, a significant institution within its boundaries. Residential streets are complemented by several schools, playing fields, and the large public open space of Whitecross Recreation Ground, which serves as a central community hub.

The area's landscape is characterised by its proximity to the River Wye, with the eastern edges of the ward near the river's floodplain. A notable feature is the presence of the historic St. Martin's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and sits amidst older village core elements that preceded the modern housing developments. Traffic along the A49 and A438 corridors shapes the ward's northern and western edges, connecting it to the wider county.

Area overview

On average Whitecross has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitecross is £47,674 per year. Whitecross is home to around 3,754 people, with a population density of about 4,100.9 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.04(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.92(+1%)
Other theft
5.06(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-31%)
Public order
2.4(-60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
815
26.1%
No qualifications
653
20.91%
Level 3 (A level)
570
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
474
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
295
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 3,123

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

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £305K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Whitecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitecross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£350,000£308
Semi-Detached16£250,000£273
Terraced13£237,500£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitecross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitecross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£179,000£164,475
2017£280,000£128,500£191,000£165,000
2018£240,000£131,498£206,000£182,750
2019£315,000£118,000£198,500£178,000
2020£323,750£202,500£210,000£179,500
2021£400,500£133,000£230,000£181,000
2022£405,000£134,950£265,000£227,500
2023£310,000£144,500£253,500£205,000
2024£401,750£151,500£288,750£225,000
2025£365,000£280,000£237,500
2026£335,000£256,000£231,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitecross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitecross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£208£192
2017£230£284£214£196
2018£265£266£216£223
2019£222£252£212£232
2020£276£297£230£227
2021£320£214£250£252
2022£276£285£296£303
2023£360£256£275£255
2024£325£227£284£290
2025£300£273£280
2026£362£295£266
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitecross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitecross in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district.

Band A£1,716
Band B£2,002
Band C£2,288
Band D£2,574
Band E£3,146
Band F£3,719
Band G£4,291
Band H£5,149

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Whitecross ward.

Local councillors

Dave Boulter

Whitecross - Elected 4 May 2023

It's Our County (Herefordshire)

Frequently asked questions about Whitecross

Is Whitecross safe?

Whitecross records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whitecross?

The median sale price in Whitecross is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Whitecross?

Whitecross scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whitecross sits around rank 20,859 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 Whitecross?

The average household income in Whitecross is around £47,674 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Whitecross?

Whitecross is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dave Boulter (It's Our County (Herefordshire)).