Postcode HR2 8SH 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 8.0 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 8SH.
Kingstone & Kingsthorne near HR2 8SH 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 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 8SH 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.