Postcode insights

HR1 2NF

Florence Gardens

Central

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Detailed insights for HR1 2NF

Overview

Postcode HR1 2NF 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Hereford Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,852 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hereford Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR1 2NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford Central near HR1 2NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hereford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR1 2NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hereford

N/A

Walking directions to Hereford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HR1 2NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing George V Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields
0.2 miBishop's MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bishop's Meadows
0.2 miCastle GreenSmallWalking directions to Castle Green

Area Profile

Population
393
Population density
1,024.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.77(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.63(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-24%)
Drugs
2.21(-18%)
Other theft
2.21(-61%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
88.3%
Other White
17
4.33%
Indian
14
3.56%
African
3
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.76%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
191
55.04%
Level 3 (A level)
46
13.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.66%
No qualifications
25
7.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.92%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
36.19%
Owns with a mortgage
54
25.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
24.76%
Other social rented
16
7.62%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.81%
Total households: 210

Property prices in Central

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £270K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£271,000£267
Terraced25£225,000£264
Flats12£138,250£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 2NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR1 2NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 202520, Nightingale Way, Hereford, HR1 2NQFlatsLeasehold£208,500
01 May 2026Flat 36, Wye Way, Hereford, HR1 2NPFlatsLeasehold£120,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 7, Wye Way, Hereford, HR1 2NPFlatsLeasehold£240,000
15 Aug 2025Flat, 4, Wye Way, Hereford, HR1 2NPFlatsLeasehold£147,500
20 Feb 2025Flat, 22, Wye Way, Hereford, HR1 2NPFlatsLeasehold£455,000

Schools

In the HR1 2NF postcode area, located within Hereford Central, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR1 2NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt James' CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableHereford Cathedral Junior SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableHereford Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR1 2NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR1 2NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAsian Grocery HubAubrey Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9BWWalking directions to Asian Grocery Hub
0.5 miLondisLedbury Court, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2SZWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miDino Asian SupermarketHerefordshire, County of, HR2 7JZWalking directions to Dino Asian Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,633
Band B£1,905
Band C£2,177
Band D£2,449
Band E£2,993
Band F£3,538
Band G£4,082
Band H£4,898

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HR1 2NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Catherine Ruth Gennard

Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jesse Norman

Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyHereford and South HerefordshireE14001281
WardCentralE05009449
ParishHerefordE04000921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford CentralE02002916
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 012FE01014092
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2004-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR1 2NF

Is HR1 2NF (Hereford Central) safe?

The area around HR1 2NF records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near HR1 2NF?

The median sale price around HR1 2NF in Hereford Central is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR1 2NF?

There are 15 schools close to HR1 2NF, including St James' CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Hereford Cathedral Junior School and Hereford Cathedral School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HR1 2NF?

The closest station to HR1 2NF is Hereford, about 1,196 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR1 2NF?

HR1 2NF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,852 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR1 2NF (Hereford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR1 2NF 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).

Data Sources

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.