Postcode HR2 7RJ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Hereford South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,560 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Hereford South has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.5% 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.
The average income per household in Hereford South is £44,246 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from HR2 7RJ.
Hereford South near HR2 7RJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hereford located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Bishop's Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bishop's Meadows |
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7RJ.
In the HR2 7RJ postcode area, located within Hereford South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR2 7RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Belmont Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7LW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Dino Asian Supermarket | Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7JZ | Walking directions to Dino Asian Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Hinton Avenue, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 6DQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Belmont Road, Hereford, HR2 7JE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Cherry Tree Close, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 6HF | Walking directions to Premier |
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 7RJ, 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 7RJ records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around HR2 7RJ in Hereford South is £225,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to HR2 7RJ, including Our Lady's RC Primary School (Good), St Martin's Primary School (Good) and Riverside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HR2 7RJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,560 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 7RJ 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.