Postcode insights

HR2 7JR

Belmont Road

Red Hill

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Detailed insights for HR2 7JR

Overview

Postcode HR2 7JR is located in an urban city, within the Red Hill 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 very high crime levels, with around 129.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Hereford South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hereford South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from HR2 7JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford South West near HR2 7JR 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HR2 7JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George V Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
4,860.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.9(+117%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.33(+172%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.32(+96%)
Public order
7.5(+24%)
Drugs
4.77(+78%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
84.53%
Other White
39
11.17%
Arab
5
1.43%
Other
3
0.86%
Indian
2
0.57%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
28.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
18.59%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
39
25.16%
Owns outright
37
23.87%
Owns with a mortgage
31
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.55%
Social rents from council
16
10.32%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Red Hill

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £291K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Red Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £516,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Red Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£340,000£236
Semi-Detached17£235,000£265
Terraced10£192,500£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Red Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Red Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,975£160,000£149,500
2017£195,000£158,500£154,000
2018£215,000£177,000£164,000
2019£227,500£186,000£171,000
2020£229,250£207,250£166,000
2021£299,000£200,000£188,000
2022£287,500£235,000£191,750
2023£301,750£222,500£200,000
2024£366,250£219,950£209,000
2025£340,000£227,500£195,000
2026£516,000£245,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Red Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Red Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£192£178
2017£230£192£182
2018£210£217£198
2019£221£208£169
2020£234£201£197
2021£263£246£209
2022£307£241£211
2023£295£260£243
2024£276£262£244
2025£256£247£226
2026£209£261£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Red Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Red Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2025146, Belmont Road, Hereford, HR2 7JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
13 Oct 202551, Walnut Tree Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7JUDetachedFreehold£345,000
21 Mar 202539, Walnut Tree Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7JUDetachedFreehold£258,000
05 Nov 20252, Hunderton Road, Hereford, HR2 7AADetachedFreehold£327,000
02 May 20251, Hunderton Road, Hereford, HR2 7AASemi-DetachedFreehold£136,500

Schools

In the HR2 7JR postcode area, located within Hereford South West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR2 7JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRiverside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Martin's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR2 7JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR2 7JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoodsBelmont Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7LWWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miAsdaBelmont Road, Hereford, HR2 7JEWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miDino Asian SupermarketHerefordshire, County of, HR2 7JZWalking directions to Dino Asian Supermarket
0.3 miPremier StoresMayberry Avenue, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7QUWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.4 miTesco ExpressHinton Avenue, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 6DQWalking directions to Tesco Express

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

Local councillors

Dan Powell

Red Hill - 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
WardRed HillE05009478
ParishHerefordE04000921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford South WestE02002921
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 017EE01014071
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR2 7JR

Is HR2 7JR (Hereford South West) safe?

The area around HR2 7JR records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7JR?

The median sale price around HR2 7JR in Hereford South West is £225,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR2 7JR?

There are 11 schools close to HR2 7JR, including Our Lady's RC Primary School (Good), Riverside Primary School (Good) and St Martin's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR2 7JR?

HR2 7JR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,082 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.