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HR4 0AJ

Eign Street

Greyfriars

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Detailed insights for HR4 0AJ

Overview

Postcode HR4 0AJ is located in an urban city, within the Greyfriars ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hereford West is £48,957 per year. The nearest station is Hereford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bishop's Meadows.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Hereford West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hereford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hereford West is £48,957 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from HR4 0AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford West near HR4 0AJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HR4 0AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hereford

N/A

Walking directions to Hereford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HR4 0AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBishop's MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bishop's Meadows
0.3 miCathedral GreenSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Green

Area Profile

Population
393
Population density
4,391.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.58(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.42(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.5(+30%)
Public order
7.6(+25%)
Other theft
3.8(-33%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
68.54%
Other White
68
17.39%
Other Asian
9
2.3%
Other
8
2.05%
Arab
6
1.53%
Total population: 391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
30.7%
No qualifications
86
24.23%
Level 3 (A level)
59
16.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.83%
Other
21
5.92%
Total 16+ residents: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
100
40.82%
Owns outright
88
35.92%
Owns with a mortgage
25
10.2%
Other social rented
25
10.2%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.45%
Total households: 245

Property prices in Greyfriars

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £287K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greyfriars over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£390,001£304
Semi-Detached11£279,000£269
Terraced31£260,000£240
Flats19£152,500£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greyfriars

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greyfriars.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246,500£137,500£196,700£178,500
2017£318,000£138,975£210,000£175,250
2018£243,750£126,000£225,000£218,000
2019£317,500£152,500£214,500£197,500
2020£280,000£144,225£230,000£198,000
2021£385,000£125,000£260,750£206,750
2022£401,250£146,750£281,000£225,000
2023£308,250£195,000£273,975£237,500
2024£340,000£132,500£280,000£241,000
2025£390,000£151,250£274,500£245,000
2026£370,000£158,000£269,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greyfriars.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greyfriars.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£238£185£177
2017£213£224£196£189
2018£195£243£224£188
2019£259£230£208£193
2020£226£239£223£206
2021£265£230£225£211
2022£261£256£251£239
2023£226£275£250£259
2024£276£234£268£252
2025£298£237£269£247
2026£310£235£239
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greyfriars.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greyfriars in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR4 0AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR4 0AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 20256, Wallis Corner, Hereford, HR4 0BPTerracedFreehold£162,000
09 Jan 20266, Victoria Court, Hereford, HR4 0AWFlatsLeasehold£255,000
28 Feb 20254, Victoria Court, Hereford, HR4 0AWFlatsLeasehold£263,500
04 Sept 2025Flat 2, 6, Bewell Street, Hereford, HR4 0AHFlatsLeasehold£134,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 1, 6, Bewell Street, Hereford, HR4 0AHFlatsLeasehold£133,500

Schools

In the HR4 0AJ postcode area, located within Hereford West, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR4 0AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLord Scudamore Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHereford Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas Cantilupe CofE AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR4 0AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR4 0AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoBewell Street, Hereford, HR4 0BWWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miThe SpiceworksBewell Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0ABWalking directions to The Spiceworks
0.1 miAldiEign Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9HBWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miSainsbury'sPomona Place, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAsian Grocery HubAubrey Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9BWWalking directions to Asian Grocery Hub

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 HR4 0AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Diana Toynbee

Greyfriars - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

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
WardGreyfriarsE05009456
ParishHerefordE04000921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford WestE02002917
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 013BE01014076
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR4 0AJ

Is HR4 0AJ (Hereford West) safe?

The area around HR4 0AJ records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HR4 0AJ?

The median sale price around HR4 0AJ in Hereford West is £255,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR4 0AJ?

There are 12 schools close to HR4 0AJ, including Lord Scudamore Primary Academy (Good), Hereford Cathedral School and St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HR4 0AJ?

The closest station to HR4 0AJ is Hereford, about 1,031 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR4 0AJ?

HR4 0AJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,558 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR4 0AJ (Hereford West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR4 0AJ is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Diana Toynbee (Green Party).

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.