Postcode insights

HR1 1EX

Old School Lane

Holmer

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Detailed insights for HR1 1EX

Overview

Postcode HR1 1EX is located in an urban city, within the Holmer ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford North West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hereford North West is £42,426 per year. The nearest station is Hereford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Hereford North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hereford North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.1%

Approximately 38.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hereford North West is £42,426 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 267 ft away from HR1 1EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford North West near HR1 1EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hereford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR1 1EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hereford

N/A

Walking directions to Hereford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
372.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.29(+20%)
Shoplifting
43.12(+396%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.9(+159%)
Other theft
19.66(+246%)
Public order
13.95(+130%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
90.91%
Other White
12
5.19%
Arab
6
2.6%
Irish
2
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.43%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
25%
No qualifications
47
22.6%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
36.44%
Other social rented
34
28.81%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.64%
Social rents from council
11
9.32%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Holmer

Median price£313,500
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£268K – £382K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 (about £319 per square foot) in Holmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holmer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£390,000£321
Semi-Detached29£292,500£318
Terraced11£265,000£328
Flats6£145,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holmer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£90,750£222,250£178,000
2017£289,000£128,725£216,500£160,975
2018£315,000£134,000£232,000£225,000
2019£315,000£126,250£240,625£199,950
2020£325,000£139,000£230,000£230,000
2021£351,000£137,500£247,750£225,000
2022£416,000£155,000£289,000£266,500
2023£411,250£165,000£275,000£192,500
2024£400,000£152,250£290,000£230,000
2025£390,000£122,500£280,000£270,000
2026£385,250£140,000£297,500£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holmer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£207£224£217
2017£223£221£199£204
2018£259£201£240£221
2019£257£227£243£229
2020£269£215£275£223
2021£252£252£277£242
2022£302£249£311£266
2023£312£247£342£247
2024£309£253£335£285
2025£321£200£324£331
2026£316£256£281£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holmer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 1EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 1EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20265, Bridge Court, College Road, Hereford, HR1 1JRTerracedFreehold£235,000
30 Jan 20266, Bridge Court, College Road, Hereford, HR1 1JRTerracedFreehold£235,000
23 May 20252, Old Bromley Lane, Hereford, HR1 1GEFlatsLeasehold£95,000
27 Jun 2025188, Kingsway, Hereford, HR1 1HETerracedFreehold£255,000
21 Jan 2026108, Queensway, Hereford, HR1 1HQTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the HR1 1EX postcode area, located within Hereford North West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR1 1EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableRoyal National College for the BlindSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryHolmer CofE AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR1 1EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR1 1EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseSalmon Retail Park Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9SBWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,633
Band B£1,905
Band C£2,177
Band D£2,449
Band E£2,993
Band F£3,538
Band G£4,082
Band H£4,898

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HR1 1EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Frank Cornthwaite

Holmer - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ellie Chowns

North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth HerefordshireE14001395
WardHolmerE05009460
ParishHerefordE04000921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford North WestE02002914
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 010BE01014084
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR1 1EX

Is HR1 1EX (Hereford North West) safe?

The area around HR1 1EX records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near HR1 1EX?

The median sale price around HR1 1EX in Hereford North West is £313,500 (about £319 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR1 1EX?

There are 12 schools close to HR1 1EX, including Royal National College for the Blind (Good), St Francis Xavier's Primary School (Outstanding) and Holmer CofE Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HR1 1EX?

The closest station to HR1 1EX is Hereford, about 1,283 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR1 1EX?

HR1 1EX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,778 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR1 1EX (Hereford North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR1 1EX is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Frank Cornthwaite (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

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.