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Newton Farm

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Detailed insights for HR2 7TS

Overview

Postcode HR2 7TS is located in an urban city, within the Newton Farm ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford South West area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 nearest station is Hereford, about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hereford South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,804 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hereford South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.6%

Approximately 30.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR2 7TS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford South West near HR2 7TS 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
461
Population density
2,439.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.4(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.92(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.13(-2%)
Public order
5.19(-14%)
Drugs
2.59(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
353
76.74%
Other White
66
14.35%
Other
9
1.96%
Other Black
8
1.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.3%
Total population: 460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
22.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
21.33%
Level 3 (A level)
59
17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
13.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
13.83%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
26.34%
Other social rented
43
23.12%
Owns outright
42
22.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
10.75%
Other forms of private rent
18
9.68%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Newton Farm

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £216K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Newton Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £240,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£215,000£242
Terraced15£195,000£219
Flats2£101,500£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton Farm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton Farm.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£100,000£215,000£195,000
2026£103,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton Farm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton Farm.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£202£242£211
2026£184£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton Farm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newton Farm in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7TS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7TS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 20263, Plover Close, Hereford, HR2 7TSTerracedFreehold£175,000
31 Mar 20255, Plover Close, Hereford, HR2 7TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
21 Mar 20257, Kestrel Road, Hereford, HR2 7TNTerracedFreehold£195,000
19 Jun 20256, Heron Close, Hereford, HR2 7TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
29 Jul 20258, Raven Walk, Hereford, HR2 7TLTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the HR2 7TS postcode area, located within Hereford South West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR2 7TS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miSecondaryThe Hereford AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.7 miNot applicableBlackmarston SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableBlackmarston SchoolCommunity special school

Serious Weaknesses

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR2 7TS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR2 7TS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoAbbotsmead Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7YBWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miTescoAbbotsmead Road, Belmont, HR2 7XSWalking directions to Tesco

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

Local councillors

Jacqui Carwardine

Newton Farm - 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
WardNewton FarmE05009474
ParishHerefordE04000921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford South WestE02002921
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 017AE01013992
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR2 7TS

Is HR2 7TS (Hereford South West) safe?

The area around HR2 7TS records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7TS?

The median sale price around HR2 7TS in Hereford South West is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR2 7TS?

There are 6 schools close to HR2 7TS, including The Hereford Academy (Requires improvement), Blackmarston School and Blackmarston School (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR2 7TS?

HR2 7TS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,804 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.