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HR2 7LL

Cobhall Close

Red Hill

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Detailed insights for HR2 7LL

Overview

Postcode HR2 7LL 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 area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hereford South is £44,246 per year. The nearest station is Hereford, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
52%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Hereford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hereford South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52%

Approximately 52.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hereford South is £44,246 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from HR2 7LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford South near HR2 7LL 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
5,273.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.82(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.85(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.08(-44%)
Public order
3.57(-41%)
Drugs
3.57(+33%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
92.53%
Other White
18
6.41%
African
1
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
31.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.36%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
33
26.4%
Social rents from council
32
25.6%
Owns outright
27
21.6%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8%
Total households: 125

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202520, Mayberry Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7QRTerracedFreehold£190,000
28 Apr 202538, Hillside Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7LQTerracedFreehold£212,000
05 Nov 2025200, Ross Road, Hereford, HR2 7PLDetachedFreehold£340,000
05 Nov 2025200, Ross Road, Hereford, HR2 7PLDetachedFreehold£340,000
05 Aug 2025208, Ross Road, Hereford, HR2 7PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR2 7LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBlackmarston SchoolCommunity special school

Serious Weaknesses

0.1 miNot applicableBlackmarston SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryMarlbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR2 7LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR2 7LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier StoresMayberry Avenue, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7QUWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.3 miTesco ExpressHinton Avenue, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 6DQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miPremierCherry Tree Close, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 6HFWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miFarmfoodsBelmont Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7LWWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miCo-op Food77-79 Holme Lacy Road, Hereford, HR2 6DFWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 7LL, 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 SouthE02002919
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 015CE01014072
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR2 7LL

Is HR2 7LL (Hereford South) safe?

The area around HR2 7LL records about 62 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HR2 7LL?

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

What schools are near HR2 7LL?

There are 11 schools close to HR2 7LL, including Blackmarston School (Serious Weaknesses), Blackmarston School and Marlbrook Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR2 7LL?

HR2 7LL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,392 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR2 7LL 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).

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.