Postcode HR1 2HU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.4 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bishop's Meadows.
Hereford Central has a high 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 205.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Hereford Central is £40,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from HR1 2HU.
Hereford Central near HR1 2HU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hereford | N/A | Walking directions to Hereford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bishop's Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bishop's Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Green | Small | Walking directions to Castle Green |
| 0.2 mi | Cathedral Green | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Green |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £412,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £148,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £232,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the HR1 2HU postcode area, located within Hereford Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR1 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Station Approach, Hereford, HR1 1DN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Station Approach, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asian Grocery Hub | Aubrey Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9BW | Walking directions to Asian Grocery Hub |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Brook Retail Park, Hereford, HR1 2BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Spiceworks | Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0AD | Walking directions to The Spiceworks |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.