Postcode HR2 8HZ is located in a rural hamlet, 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 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kingstone & Kingsthorne is £46,400 per year. The nearest station is Hereford located about 7.0 miles away.
Kingstone & Kingsthorne has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,908 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 24.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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 of residents in Kingstone & Kingsthorne is £46,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR2 8HZ.
Kingstone & Kingsthorne near HR2 8HZ 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 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £484,000 in Birch area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £1,740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £320,000 |
10 years price trend in Birch
In the HR2 8HZ postcode area, located within Kingstone & Kingsthorne, there are no schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.