Postcode HR2 8EP is located in a rural village, within the Birch ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingstone & Kingsthorne area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingstone & Kingsthorne is £51,514 per year. The nearest station is Hereford located about 8.2 miles away.
Kingstone & Kingsthorne has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Kingstone & Kingsthorne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingstone & Kingsthorne is £51,514 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR2 8EP.
Kingstone & Kingsthorne near HR2 8EP 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 8.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Birch area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £560,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £490,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birch
In the HR2 8EP postcode area, located within Kingstone & Kingsthorne, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.