Postcode HR2 7LX 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 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Hereford South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.1% 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.
The average income per household in Hereford South West is £41,275 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from HR2 7LX.
Hereford South West near HR2 7LX 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £340,000 | £236 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £235,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 10 | £192,500 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7LX.
In the HR2 7LX postcode area, located within Hereford South West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR2 7LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Stores | Mayberry Avenue, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7QU | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Belmont Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7LW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Belmont Road, Hereford, HR2 7JE | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
Elected local representatives for HR2 7LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Powell
Red Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Jesse Norman
Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR2 7LX 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.
The median sale price around HR2 7LX in Hereford South West is £225,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to HR2 7LX, including Blackmarston School, Blackmarston School (Serious Weaknesses) and Our Lady's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HR2 7LX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR2 7LX 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).
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.