Postcode HR2 8LB 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 16.2 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 9.3 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 16.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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 8LB.
Kingstone & Kingsthorne near HR2 8LB 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 9.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Birch area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £1,740,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £347,500 |
10 years price trend in Birch
In the HR2 8LB 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: 16/09/2025.