Postcode HR1 1HU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Aylestone Park.
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.
Hereford North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hereford North West is £42,426 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from HR1 1HU.
Hereford North West near HR1 1HU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hereford | N/A | Walking directions to Hereford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aylestone Park | Large | Walking directions to Aylestone Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £390,000 | £321 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £292,500 | £318 |
| Terraced | 11 | £265,000 | £328 |
| Flats | 6 | £145,000 | £257 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 1HU.
In the HR1 1HU postcode area, located within Hereford North West, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 1HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Frank Cornthwaite
Holmer - Elected 4 May 2023
Ellie Chowns
North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR1 1HU 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.
The median sale price around HR1 1HU in Hereford North West is £313,500 (about £319 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to HR1 1HU, including St Francis Xavier's Primary School (Outstanding), Royal National College for the Blind (Good) and Aylestone School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HR1 1HU is Hereford, about 1,398 m away.
HR1 1HU 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR1 1HU 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).
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.