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About

Widemarsh ward lies within the historic core of Hereford city. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing estates. It includes the grounds of Herefordshire County Hospital and borders the commercial centre, providing easy access to urban amenities. The ward's name originates from the medieval market area known as Widemarsh Street, which remains a key thoroughfare.

A notable local feature is the Widemarsh Common, a significant open green space. This area contains the surviving remains of a medieval preaching cross and the city's former Victorian swimming baths, now a community hub. The common serves as a recreational ground and hosts regular local events, contrasting with the surrounding built-up residential streets.

Area overview

On average Widemarsh has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 468 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Widemarsh is £43,162 per year. There are 4 schools in Widemarsh: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Widemarsh is home to around 3,183 people, with a population density of about 1,461.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
468
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Widemarsh Population
3,183
Population density
1,461 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
236.26(+510%)
Shoplifting
142(+1532%)
Anti-social behaviour
113.73(+956%)
Public order
54.67(+802%)
Criminal damage and arson
49.95(+585%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,442
76.79%
Other White
493
15.5%
Other Asian
52
1.64%
Other
43
1.35%
Indian
40
1.26%
Total population: 3,180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
680
25.36%
Level 4 qualifications or above
625
23.31%
Level 3 (A level)
435
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
393
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
269
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 2,681

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
485
30.87%
Other social rented
370
23.55%
Owns outright
292
18.59%
Owns with a mortgage
265
16.87%
Social rents from council
89
5.67%
Total households: 1,571

Property prices in Widemarsh

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Widemarsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £276,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Widemarsh 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 Widemarsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£237,500
Detached1£227,500
Flats7£128,000
Terraced20£185,750

10 years median price trend in Widemarsh

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

All postcodes in Widemarsh

HR49NZ

Faraday Road

HR49HW

Blackfriars Street

HR49SR

Mortimer Road

HR49JB

Moorfield Street

HR49PB

Grandstand Road

HR49NE

Grandstand Road

HR12DY

Coningsby Street

HR49LE

Newtown Road

HR49JD

Walmer Street

HR12LX

Blue School Street

HR49JL

Moorfield Street

HR20UW

Station Approach

HR49HT

Edgar Street

HR49ND

Priory Place

HR49JH

Addison Court

HR49EB

Blackfriars Street

HR40WZ

Station Approach

HR49SB

Holmer Road

HR49HR

New Market Street

HR49LG

Nolan Road

HR12BD

Commercial Road

HR49YL

Shinwell Road

HR12DX

Monkmoor Street

HR11AA

Station Approach

HR49YB

Penhaligon Way

HR49YJ

Penhaligon Way

HR49JE

Portland Street

HR12XW

Station Approach

HR49NX

Grandstand Road

HR49SX

Widemarsh

HR49HG

Widemarsh Street

HR49JS

Edgar Street

HR49NW

The Vines

HR49HN

Widemarsh Street

HR49HB

Eaton Mews

HR47JP

Station Approach

HR49RX

Holmer Road

HR49HE

Widemarsh Street

HR26YZ

Station Approach

HR49YD

Gladstone Drive

HR40DG

Whitecross Road

HR12ZB

Station Approach

HR12DQ

Coningsby Street

HR49LQ

Farriers Way

HR49SG

Hereford Trade Park

HR49RU

Holmer Road

HR40FG

Trilleck Gardens

HR49YA

Canonmoor Street

HR49RY

Spring Gardens

HR12EG

Coningsby Street

HR49EU

Widemarsh

HR12BB

Commercial Road

HR49SZ

Holmer Road

HR40ED

Plough Lane

HR12DF

Coningsby Court

HR49QG

Chave Court Close

HR49DX

Red Barn Drive

HR49NA

Widemarsh Common

HR11DN

Station Approach

HR49PW

Armadale Close

HR49LJ

Newtown Road

HR49XR

Station Approach

HR12DU

Catherine Street

HR49WB

Station Approach

HR36WY

Station Approach

HR49UN

Holmer Road

HR40EE

Plough Lane

HR49YE

Macmillan Close

HR47YT

Widemarsh

HR49BP

Holmer Road

HR49JJ

Canonmoor Street

HR40DH

Whitecross Road

HR40EA

Apple Grove

HR48ZS

Station Approach

HR19ZZ

Widemarsh

HR40LE

Attlee Close

HR49JQ

Burcott Business Park

HR49YF

Keir Hardie Close

HR49LA

Moor Street

HR49NB

Golden Lion Close

HR49NS

Westfields Trading Estate

HR49NU

Faraday Road

HR12BZ

Catherine Street

HR49NT

Widemarsh

HR49LH

Newtown Road

HR49LW

Burcott Road

HR35AL

Station Approach

HR49SH

Holmer Road

HR12EB

Canal Road

HR49NF

Grandstand Road

HR49LB

Prior Street

HR40ES

Fiennes Way

HR12ED

Catherine Street

HR49JW

Walmer Street

HR49JN

Richmond Street

HR49SL

Holmer Road

HR49RZ

Newtown Road

HR36XZ

Station Approach

HR40EQ

Greenland Road

HR11FN

Station Approach

Data Sources

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