Postcode HR1 2BG is located in an urban city, within the Widemarsh ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 783.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hereford Central is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is Hereford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Churchill Gardens.
Hereford Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,153 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Hereford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 783.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.7% 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 of residents in Hereford Central is £40,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from HR1 2BG.
Hereford Central near HR1 2BG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Churchill Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Churchill Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Castle Green | Small | Walking directions to Castle Green |
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Green | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Green |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £192,250 in Widemarsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £286,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £227,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £136,998 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £242,250 |
| Terraced | 21 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Widemarsh
In the HR1 2BG postcode area, located within Hereford Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR1 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Station Approach, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0 mi | Morrisons | Station Approach, Hereford, HR1 1DN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Brook Retail Park, Hereford, HR1 2BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Auctioneer Walk, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9HT | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 1 College Road, Hereford, HR1 1EE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.