Postcode HR1 2BQ is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Churchill Gardens.
Hereford Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Hereford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.8% 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 per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from HR1 2BQ.
Hereford Central near HR1 2BQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Churchill Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Churchill Gardens |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £271,000 | £267 |
| Terraced | 25 | £225,000 | £264 |
| Flats | 12 | £138,250 | £237 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £131,500 | £272,475 | £194,498 |
| 2017 | £127,500 | £217,500 | £166,500 |
| 2018 | £128,750 | £199,950 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £125,000 | £262,500 | £199,250 |
| 2020 | £145,000 | £235,000 | £206,000 |
| 2021 | £138,100 | £276,250 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | £125,000 | £267,498 | £226,000 |
| 2023 | £141,250 | £283,000 | £228,500 |
| 2024 | £148,000 | £320,000 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £183,000 | £287,500 | £228,500 |
| 2026 | £86,750 | £291,875 | £217,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194 | £201 | £180 |
| 2017 | £226 | £208 | £183 |
| 2018 | £213 | £195 | £217 |
| 2019 | £212 | £213 | £194 |
| 2020 | £226 | £216 | £229 |
| 2021 | £223 | £239 | £223 |
| 2022 | £210 | £242 | £262 |
| 2023 | £234 | £222 | £251 |
| 2024 | £212 | £263 | £252 |
| 2025 | £232 | £272 | £249 |
| 2026 | £160 | £233 | £276 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 2BQ.
In the HR1 2BQ postcode area, located within Hereford Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR1 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | Brook Retail Park, Hereford, HR1 2BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Station Approach, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Station Approach, Hereford, HR1 1DN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Ledbury Court, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2SZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 52-54 Folly Lane, Hereford, HR1 1LX | Walking directions to Londis |
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 2BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Catherine Ruth Gennard
Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jesse Norman
Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR1 2BQ records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2BQ in Hereford Central is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to HR1 2BQ, including Barrs Court School (Outstanding), Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (Good) and St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HR1 2BQ is Hereford, about 239 m away.
HR1 2BQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,649 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR1 2BQ is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Catherine Ruth Gennard (Green 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.