Postcode HR1 1EL is located in an urban city, within the College ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year. The nearest station is Hereford, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Churchill Gardens.
Hereford Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Hereford Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 297 ft away from HR1 1EL.
Hereford Central near HR1 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hereford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hereford | N/A | Walking directions to Hereford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Churchill Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Churchill Gardens |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 (about £273 per square foot) in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,500 up to £599,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £375,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £300,000 | £313 |
| Terraced | 19 | £225,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 2 | £148,725 | £239 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £370,000 | £120,000 | £213,500 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £301,750 | £98,975 | £178,500 | £164,950 |
| 2018 | £329,500 | £100,000 | £203,000 | £153,000 |
| 2019 | £323,500 | £120,000 | £189,050 | £170,750 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £94,000 | £215,000 | £177,000 |
| 2021 | £444,975 | £105,000 | £256,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £520,000 | £144,750 | £256,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £397,500 | £110,000 | £268,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £472,500 | £125,000 | £232,500 | £231,500 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £149,950 | £277,500 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £147,500 | £284,000 | £213,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275 | £203 | £197 | £199 |
| 2017 | £222 | £200 | £212 | £194 |
| 2018 | £244 | £179 | £218 | £206 |
| 2019 | £224 | £222 | £234 | £228 |
| 2020 | £234 | £141 | £221 | £199 |
| 2021 | £302 | £212 | £259 | £219 |
| 2022 | £445 | £230 | £299 | £247 |
| 2023 | £333 | £224 | £300 | £259 |
| 2024 | £329 | £264 | £284 | £269 |
| 2025 | £303 | £228 | £299 | £249 |
| 2026 | £298 | £249 | £275 | £230 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 1EL.
In the HR1 1EL postcode area, located within Hereford Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR1 1EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 College Road, Hereford, HR1 1EE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Station Approach, Hereford, HR1 1DN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Station Approach, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Brook Retail Park, Hereford, HR1 2BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Waitrose | Auctioneer Walk, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9HT | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HR1 1EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Proctor
College - Elected 4 May 2023
Jesse Norman
Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR1 1EL records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around HR1 1EL in Hereford Central is £257,500 (about £273 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to HR1 1EL, including Barrs Court School (Outstanding), Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (Good) and St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HR1 1EL is Hereford, about 231 m away.
HR1 1EL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,600 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR1 1EL is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben Proctor (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.