Postcode HR1 2JA 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 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year. The nearest station is Hereford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
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 153.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from HR1 2JA.
Hereford Central near HR1 2JA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hereford | N/A | Walking directions to Hereford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Bishop's Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bishop's Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Green | Small | Walking directions to Castle Green |
Based on 40 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 | 1 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £228,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the HR1 2JA postcode area, located within Hereford Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR1 2JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Ledbury Court, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2SZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Ledbury Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2TB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Brook Retail Park, Hereford, HR1 2BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Station Approach, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Station Approach, Hereford, HR1 1DN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.