Postcode insights

HR1 1HA

Kingsway

College

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Detailed insights for HR1 1HA

Overview

Postcode HR1 1HA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Hereford Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.1%

Approximately 34.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 207 ft away from HR1 1HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford Central near HR1 1HA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR1 1HA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hereford

N/A

Walking directions to Hereford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
6,197.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.67(-8%)
Shoplifting
22.14(+154%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.92(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.54(-24%)
Drugs
5.54(+107%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
76.32%
Other White
45
13.16%
Indian
13
3.8%
Other
8
2.34%
Pakistani
4
1.17%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
25%
No qualifications
65
22.89%
Level 3 (A level)
57
20.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.51%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
34.64%
Other social rented
49
27.37%
Owns with a mortgage
23
12.85%
Owns outright
19
10.61%
Shared ownership
12
6.7%
Total households: 179

Property prices in College

Median price£257,500
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £354K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in College over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£375,000£296
Semi-Detached15£300,000£313
Terraced19£225,000£250
Flats2£148,725£239

10-year price trendmedian sale price in College

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in College.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in College.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in College.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in College.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 1HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 1HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 20254A, Kingsway, Hereford, HR1 1HAFlatsLeasehold£149,950
12 Feb 202635, Regent Gardens, Hereford, HR1 1EZDetachedFreehold£240,000
28 Mar 202531, Regent Gardens, Hereford, HR1 1EZTerracedLeasehold£95,000
28 Mar 202531, Regent Gardens, Hereford, HR1 1EZTerracedLeasehold£95,000
27 Jun 202582, Kingsway, Hereford, HR1 1HBTerracedLeasehold£121,750

Schools

In the HR1 1HA postcode area, located within Hereford Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR1 1HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableBarrs Court SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableRoyal National College for the BlindSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR1 1HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR1 1HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food1 College Road, Hereford, HR1 1EEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miB&M Home StoreHolmer Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9SAWalking directions to B&M Home Store
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseSalmon Retail Park Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9SBWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miMorrisonsStation Approach, Hereford, HR1 1DNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miLondisStation Approach, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2BGWalking directions to Londis

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 1HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Proctor

College - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jesse Norman

Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyHereford and South HerefordshireE14001281
WardCollegeE05009450
ParishHerefordE04000921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford CentralE02002916
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 012AE01013986
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR1 1HA

Is HR1 1HA (Hereford Central) safe?

The area around HR1 1HA 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.

What is the average house price near HR1 1HA?

The median sale price around HR1 1HA in Hereford Central is £257,500 (about £273 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR1 1HA?

There are 17 schools close to HR1 1HA, including Barrs Court School (Outstanding), St Francis Xavier's Primary School (Outstanding) and Royal National College for the Blind (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HR1 1HA?

The closest station to HR1 1HA is Hereford, about 567 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR1 1HA?

HR1 1HA 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).

Who represents HR1 1HA (Hereford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR1 1HA 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).

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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.