Postcode insights

HR4 0QN

Stretton Close

Whitecross

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Detailed insights for HR4 0QN

Overview

Postcode HR4 0QN is located in an urban city, within the Whitecross ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% 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 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Hereford West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hereford West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from HR4 0QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford West near HR4 0QN 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
4,111.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.75(+18%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.75(-67%)
Other theft
3.82(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.91(-74%)
Public order
1.27(-79%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
92.97%
Other White
12
4.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.78%
Irish
2
0.78%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.39%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
33.01%
Level 3 (A level)
54
25.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.88%
No qualifications
21
10.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
41.18%
Owns with a mortgage
44
36.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
19.33%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Whitecross

Median price£260,500
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£232K – £333K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 (about £273 per square foot) in Whitecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitecross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£365,000£274
Semi-Detached18£266,250£273
Terraced9£230,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitecross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitecross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£179,000£164,475
2017£280,000£128,500£191,000£165,000
2018£240,000£131,498£206,000£182,750
2019£315,000£118,000£198,500£178,000
2020£323,750£202,500£210,000£179,500
2021£400,500£133,000£230,000£181,000
2022£405,000£134,950£265,000£227,500
2023£310,000£144,500£253,500£205,000
2024£401,750£151,500£288,750£225,000
2025£365,000£280,000£238,750
2026£317,500£256,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitecross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitecross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£208£192
2017£230£284£214£196
2018£265£266£216£223
2019£222£252£212£232
2020£276£297£230£227
2021£320£214£250£252
2022£276£285£296£303
2023£360£256£275£255
2024£325£227£284£290
2025£300£273£281
2026£338£270£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitecross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR4 0QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202561, Kings Acre Road, Hereford, HR4 0QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
21 Oct 202532, Bridle Road, Hereford, HR4 0PPTerracedFreehold£165,000
10 Oct 202522, Bridle Road, Hereford, HR4 0PPTerracedFreehold£243,000
17 Apr 202542, Bridle Road, Hereford, HR4 0PPTerracedFreehold£215,000
14 Mar 20252, Carroll Avenue, Hereford, HR4 0QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the HR4 0QN postcode area, located within Hereford West, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR4 0QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWhitecross HerefordAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTrinity Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableG.E.M HerefordOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR4 0QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR4 0QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKings Acre ExpressKing's Acre Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0RQWalking directions to Kings Acre Express
0.3 miYazor StoreWhite Cross Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0DLWalking directions to Yazor Store
0.4 miMaceWordsworth Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0QBWalking directions to Mace
0.4 miCo-op FoodWhite Cross Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0DLWalking directions to Co-op Food

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

Local councillors

Dave Boulter

Whitecross - Elected 4 May 2023

It's Our County (Herefordshire)

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
WardWhitecrossE05009488
ParishHerefordE04000921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford WestE02002917
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 013CE01014077
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR4 0QN

Is HR4 0QN (Hereford West) safe?

The area around HR4 0QN records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 0QN?

The median sale price around HR4 0QN in Hereford West is £260,500 (about £273 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR4 0QN?

There are 4 schools close to HR4 0QN, including Whitecross Hereford (Good), Trinity Primary School (Good) and G.E.M Hereford. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR4 0QN?

HR4 0QN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR4 0QN is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Boulter (It's Our County (Herefordshire)).

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.