Postcode HR2 7NQ is located in an urban city, within the Newton Farm area 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 median sale price in Newton Farm is £195,000 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £220,000. The nearest station is Hereford, about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hereford South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,140 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Hereford South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.8% 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.
The average income per household in Hereford South West is £41,275 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from HR2 7NQ.
Hereford South West near HR2 7NQ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Newton Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £245,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £230,000 | £299 |
| Terraced | 16 | £197,500 | £240 |
| Flats | 5 | £112,000 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £106,000 | £215,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £116,500 | £235,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £209 | £242 | £214 |
| 2026 | £191 | £312 | £262 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | 11, Maidstone Close, Hereford, HR2 7HY | Terraced | Freehold | £187,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 10, Woodward Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7FH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 20, Woodward Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7FH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 1, Woodward Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7FH | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 3, Waterfield Road, Hereford, HR2 7DD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £173,000 |
In the HR2 7NQ postcode area, located within Hereford South West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Hereford Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Marlbrook Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Our Lady's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HR2 7NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Belmont Road, Hereford, HR2 7BP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Abbotsmead Road, Belmont, HR2 7XS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Stores | Mayberry Avenue, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7QU | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Abbotsmead Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7YB | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HR2 7NQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqui Carwardine
Newton Farm - Elected 4 May 2023
Jesse Norman
Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR2 7NQ 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.
The median sale price around HR2 7NQ in Newton Farm is £195,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to HR2 7NQ, including The Hereford Church of England Academy (Requires improvement), Marlbrook Primary School (Good) and Our Lady's RC Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
HR2 7NQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,140 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 7NQ 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).