Postcode HR1 2BZ 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 586.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.1× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bishop's Meadows.
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 586.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from HR1 2BZ.
Hereford Central near HR1 2BZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hereford | N/A | Walking directions to Hereford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bishop's Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bishop's Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | Castle Green | Small | Walking directions to Castle Green |
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral Green | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Green |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £188,250 (about £256 per square foot) in Widemarsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £331,250 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £237,500 | £230 |
| Terraced | 22 | £185,750 | £260 |
| Flats | 7 | £128,000 | £267 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £192,300 | £178,000 | £146,000 |
| 2017 | £349,995 | £133,000 | £249,995 | £152,500 |
| 2018 | £334,995 | £100,000 | £249,995 | £159,975 |
| 2019 | £212,000 | £122,000 | £196,000 | £152,475 |
| 2020 | £342,500 | £131,500 | £200,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £286,500 | £125,000 | £207,500 | £171,750 |
| 2022 | £387,500 | £96,000 | £231,000 | £196,000 |
| 2023 | £366,500 | £128,750 | £276,250 | £186,250 |
| 2024 | £295,000 | £130,000 | £241,000 | £192,000 |
| 2025 | £227,500 | £133,501 | £251,250 | £183,250 |
| 2026 | £435,000 | £125,000 | — | £190,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £247 | £144 | £246 |
| 2017 | £257 | £226 | £227 | £202 |
| 2018 | £258 | £179 | £227 | £228 |
| 2019 | £273 | £210 | £228 | £202 |
| 2020 | £270 | £233 | £253 | £213 |
| 2021 | £234 | £230 | £240 | £215 |
| 2022 | £307 | £207 | £256 | £218 |
| 2023 | £309 | £234 | £275 | £250 |
| 2024 | £334 | £246 | £230 | £266 |
| 2025 | £190 | £269 | £237 | £270 |
| 2026 | £313 | £245 | — | £246 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 2BZ.
In the HR1 2BZ 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 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Auctioneer Walk, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9HT | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Station Approach, Hereford, HR1 1DN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Station Approach, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Bewell Street, Hereford, HR4 0BW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | The Spiceworks | Bewell Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0AB | Walking directions to The Spiceworks |
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 2BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Polly Andrews
Widemarsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Jesse Norman
Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR1 2BZ records about 586 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 2BZ in Hereford Central is £188,250 (about £256 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to HR1 2BZ, including St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy (Good), Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (Good) and Hereford Cathedral Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HR1 2BZ is Hereford, about 493 m away.
HR1 2BZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,153 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 2BZ is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Polly Andrews (Liberal Democrats).
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.