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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

HR29YN

Station Approach

HR12BG

Commercial Road

HR49HS

Blackfriars Street

HR12DG

Catherine Court

HR49LN

Newstead Court

HR49SN

Perseverance Road

HR12EA

Canal Road

HR28YT

Station Approach

HR49SP

Mortimer Road

HR49YH

Balfour Close

HR49SW

Mortimer Road

HR40EN

Widemarsh

HR40EB

Bricknell Close

HR40EH

Harrow Road

HR49UD

Herbie Samuels Way

HR49BD

Holmer Road

HR49LL

Newtown Road

HR49LD

Chester Close

HR49UW

Faraday Road

HR40XH

Station Approach

HR74YU

Station Approach

HR12AR

Blueschool Street

HR48UW

Station Approach

HR49LF

Millbrook Street

HR49JP

Edgar Street

HR40EL

Plough Lane

HR49SA

Holmer Road

HR40EG

Mostyn Street

HR11BB

Station Approach

HR49HQ

Widemarsh

HR49NG

Faraday Road

HR49YQ

Asquith Close

HR12AN

Blue School Street

HR49DY

Burcott Road

HR49TA

Holmer Road

HR49HU

Garrick Lane

HR40DF

Vowles Close

HR49YG

Attlee Close

HR49JR

Edgar Street

HR12AZ

Widemarsh

HR49NH

Grandstand Road

HR49YN

Rosebery Close

HR49JA

Brunel Court

HR49EZ

Widemarsh Street

HR49JU

Blackfriars Street

HR49HF

Widemarsh Street

HR49NY

Burcott Road

HR40AP

Eign Street

HR40FE

Goodwin Place

Data Sources

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