Postcode HR4 7YT is located in an urban city, within the Widemarsh ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 586.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year. The nearest station is Hereford, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Churchill Gardens.
Hereford Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,153 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Hereford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 586.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from HR4 7YT.
Hereford Central near HR4 7YT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hereford | N/A | Walking directions to Hereford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Churchill Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Churchill Gardens |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £188,250 (about £256 per square foot) in Widemarsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £331,250 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £237,500 | £230 |
| Terraced | 22 | £185,750 | £260 |
| Flats | 7 | £128,000 | £267 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £192,300 | £178,000 | £146,000 |
| 2017 | £349,995 | £133,000 | £249,995 | £152,500 |
| 2018 | £334,995 | £100,000 | £249,995 | £159,975 |
| 2019 | £212,000 | £122,000 | £196,000 | £152,475 |
| 2020 | £342,500 | £131,500 | £200,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £286,500 | £125,000 | £207,500 | £171,750 |
| 2022 | £387,500 | £96,000 | £231,000 | £196,000 |
| 2023 | £366,500 | £128,750 | £276,250 | £186,250 |
| 2024 | £295,000 | £130,000 | £241,000 | £192,000 |
| 2025 | £227,500 | £133,501 | £251,250 | £183,250 |
| 2026 | £435,000 | £125,000 | — | £190,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £247 | £144 | £246 |
| 2017 | £257 | £226 | £227 | £202 |
| 2018 | £258 | £179 | £227 | £228 |
| 2019 | £273 | £210 | £228 | £202 |
| 2020 | £270 | £233 | £253 | £213 |
| 2021 | £234 | £230 | £240 | £215 |
| 2022 | £307 | £207 | £256 | £218 |
| 2023 | £309 | £234 | £275 | £250 |
| 2024 | £334 | £246 | £230 | £266 |
| 2025 | £190 | £269 | £237 | £270 |
| 2026 | £313 | £245 | — | £246 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR4 7YT.
In the HR4 7YT postcode area, located within Hereford Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR4 7YT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Station Approach, Hereford, HR1 1DN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Station Approach, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Brook Retail Park, Hereford, HR1 2BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1 College Road, Hereford, HR1 1EE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Auctioneer Walk, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9HT | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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.
Elected local representatives for HR4 7YT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Polly Andrews
Widemarsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Jesse Norman
Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR4 7YT records about 586 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around HR4 7YT in Hereford Central is £188,250 (about £256 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to HR4 7YT, including Barrs Court School (Outstanding), Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (Good) and St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HR4 7YT is Hereford, about 133 m away.
HR4 7YT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,153 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR4 7YT is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Polly Andrews (Liberal Democrats).
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.