Postcode insights

HR1 1HD

Kingsway

College

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Detailed insights for HR1 1HD

Overview

Postcode HR1 1HD 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 low crime levels, with around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Hereford Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hereford Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.6%

Approximately 37.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 136 ft away from HR1 1HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford Central near HR1 1HD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR1 1HD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hereford

N/A

Walking directions to Hereford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
7,617.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.09(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.75(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-56%)
Other theft
2.59(-54%)
Possession of weapons
1.94(+20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
87.65%
Other White
23
7.1%
Pakistani
10
3.09%
Other
5
1.54%
Chinese
1
0.31%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
24.79%
No qualifications
59
24.38%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
32
27.35%
Other social rented
24
20.51%
Owns outright
21
17.95%
Social rents from council
20
17.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.68%
Total households: 117

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 1HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 1HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 2025140, Kingsway, Hereford, HR1 1HDTerracedFreehold£155,000
22 Aug 2025132, Kingsway, Hereford, HR1 1HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
17 Mar 202537, Kings Crescent, Hereford, HR1 1GYSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
27 Feb 202639, Princess Avenue, Hereford, HR1 1HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,000
17 Apr 202528, Princess Avenue, Hereford, HR1 1HJTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR1 1HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHolmer CofE AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableRoyal National College for the BlindSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR1 1HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR1 1HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food1 College Road, Hereford, HR1 1EEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miB&M Home StoreHolmer Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9SAWalking directions to B&M Home Store
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseSalmon Retail Park Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9SBWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miAsda ExpressHolmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9RXWalking directions to Asda Express

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 1HD, 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 012BE01013989
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR1 1HD

Is HR1 1HD (Hereford Central) safe?

The area around HR1 1HD records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1HD?

The median sale price around HR1 1HD 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 1HD?

There are 15 schools close to HR1 1HD, including Holmer CofE Academy (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 1HD?

The closest station to HR1 1HD is Hereford, about 882 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR1 1HD?

HR1 1HD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,851 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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