Postcode insights

HR2 7EU

Sherborne Close

Newton Farm

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Detailed insights for HR2 7EU

Overview

Postcode HR2 7EU is located in an urban city, within the Newton Farm ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford South West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hereford South West is £41,275 per year. The nearest station is Hereford, about 2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
70.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Hereford South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,871 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hereford South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.8%

Approximately 70.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hereford South West is £41,275 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR2 7EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford South West near HR2 7EU 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
9,593.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.96(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.13(+12%)
Public order
5.42(-11%)
Drugs
4.88(+82%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
76.92%
Other White
41
17.52%
African
3
1.28%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
1.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.85%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
29.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
20.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.11%
Apprenticeship
16
8.74%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
40%
Social rents from council
37
30.83%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.33%
Owns outright
9
7.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Newton Farm

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £216K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Newton Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £240,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£215,000£242
Terraced15£195,000£219
Flats2£101,500£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton Farm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton Farm.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£72,000£164,995£145,000
2017£89,000£160,000£145,000
2018£81,250£164,998£155,000
2019£106,000£175,000£158,750
2020£156,500£159,000
2021£105,000£172,000£169,250
2022£106,000£212,500£182,000
2023£108,750£196,000£197,500
2024£117,500£240,000£182,000
2025£100,000£215,000£195,000
2026£103,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton Farm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton Farm.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£198£197
2017£159£198£165
2018£159£221£188
2019£152£218£173
2020£246£184
2021£148£210£187
2022£184£233£227
2023£266£269£219
2024£202£268£203
2025£202£242£211
2026£184£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton Farm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newton Farm in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202520, Rothesay Mead, Hereford, HR2 7BJTerracedFreehold£223,000
05 Dec 202512, Dunoon Mead, Hereford, HR2 7BLFlatsLeasehold£100,000
29 Sept 202510, Dunoon Mead, Hereford, HR2 7BLTerracedFreehold£220,000
14 Nov 202528, Muir Close, Hereford, HR2 7EXTerracedFreehold£215,000
24 Oct 2025107, Waterfield Road, Hereford, HR2 7EYTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the HR2 7EU postcode area, located within Hereford South West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR2 7EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryThe Hereford AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableBlackmarston SchoolCommunity special school

Serious Weaknesses

0.5 miNot applicableBlackmarston SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR2 7EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR2 7EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoAbbotsmead Road, Belmont, HR2 7XSWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miTescoAbbotsmead Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7YBWalking directions to Tesco

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 HR2 7EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jacqui Carwardine

Newton Farm - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

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
WardNewton FarmE05009474
ParishHerefordE04000921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford South WestE02002921
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 017DE01013995
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR2 7EU

Is HR2 7EU (Hereford South West) safe?

The area around HR2 7EU records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HR2 7EU?

The median sale price around HR2 7EU in Hereford South West is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR2 7EU?

There are 7 schools close to HR2 7EU, including The Hereford Academy (Requires improvement), Blackmarston School (Serious Weaknesses) and Blackmarston School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR2 7EU?

HR2 7EU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,871 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR2 7EU (Hereford South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR2 7EU is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqui Carwardine (Liberal Democrats).

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.