Postcode insights

HR2 7UG

Holmfirth Close

Belmont Rural

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Detailed insights for HR2 7UG

Overview

Postcode HR2 7UG is located in an urban city, within the Belmont Rural 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 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
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hereford South West is £41,275 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from HR2 7UG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
7,561 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
187
75.4%
Other White
42
16.94%
Indian
8
3.23%
Roma
4
1.61%
Chinese
3
1.21%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
24.87%
No qualifications
37
19.58%
Level 3 (A level)
31
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.76%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
42.06%
Owns with a mortgage
33
30.84%
Owns outright
20
18.69%
Shared ownership
3
2.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.8%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Belmont Rural

Median price£227,500
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £303K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 (about £302 per square foot) in Belmont Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belmont Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£339,000£309
Semi-Detached7£238,000£325
Terraced23£181,000£318
Flats4£103,750£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belmont Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belmont Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,000£87,500£165,000£134,950
2017£247,500£79,500£171,000£152,500
2018£255,000£108,500£195,750£153,250
2019£261,000£80,000£195,000£150,000
2020£270,000£86,750£189,950£159,250
2021£277,500£91,500£204,000£162,500
2022£305,000£81,500£235,000£192,500
2023£325,000£91,000£225,000£187,000
2024£319,000£97,250£235,000£178,000
2025£335,000£110,000£249,500£183,000
2026£341,000£86,250£240,000£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belmont Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belmont Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£254£240£217
2017£206£215£226£240
2018£231£160£243£252
2019£234£226£249£249
2020£241£178£276£250
2021£249£262£260£274
2022£275£229£298£307
2023£280£254£308£301
2024£293£251£321£296
2025£317£193£292£295
2026£275£231£370£329
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belmont Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Belmont Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR2 7UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 20258, Holmfirth Close, Hereford, HR2 7UGTerracedFreehold£181,000
12 Dec 202522, Eastholme Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7UQSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
12 Sept 20252, Eastholme Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7UQTerracedFreehold£260,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 7, Eastholme Court, Eastholme Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7UHFlatsLeasehold£97,500
18 Dec 202527, Brook Farm Court, Hereford, HR2 7TYTerracedLeasehold£159,000

Schools

In the HR2 7UG 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 7UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryThe Hereford AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miNot applicableBlackmarston SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableBlackmarston SchoolCommunity special school

Serious Weaknesses

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR2 7UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 7UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Dykes

Belmont Rural - 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
WardBelmont RuralE05009441
ParishBelmont RuralE04000920
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford South WestE02002921
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 017AE01013992
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about HR2 7UG

Is HR2 7UG (Hereford South West) safe?

The area around HR2 7UG 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 7UG?

The median sale price around HR2 7UG in Hereford South West is £227,500 (about £302 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR2 7UG?

There are 6 schools close to HR2 7UG, 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 7UG?

HR2 7UG 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 7UG (Hereford South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR2 7UG is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Dykes (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.