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HR4 9BN

Palace Yard

Central

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Detailed insights for HR4 9BN

Overview

Postcode HR4 9BN is located in an urban city, within the Central 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
586
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Hereford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 586.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.1%

Approximately 17.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from HR4 9BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford Central near HR4 9BN 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 9BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hereford

N/A

Walking directions to Hereford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HR4 9BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKing George V Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields
0.2 miBishop's MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bishop's Meadows
0.2 miCastle GreenSmallWalking directions to Castle Green

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
1,562.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
298.58(+672%)
Shoplifting
199.78(+2196%)
Anti-social behaviour
139.74(+1197%)
Public order
72.05(+1089%)
Criminal damage and arson
64.96(+791%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
88.44%
Other White
9
4%
Other
7
3.11%
Other Asian
4
1.78%
Chinese
2
0.89%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
48.36%
No qualifications
34
15.96%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.63%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
38.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
26.83%
Other social rented
21
17.07%
Other forms of private rent
13
10.57%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.32%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Central

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £270K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£271,000£267
Terraced25£225,000£264
Flats12£138,250£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131,500£272,475£194,498
2017£127,500£217,500£166,500
2018£128,750£199,950£185,000
2019£125,000£262,500£199,250
2020£145,000£235,000£206,000
2021£138,100£276,250£210,000
2022£125,000£267,498£226,000
2023£141,250£283,000£228,500
2024£148,000£320,000£220,000
2025£183,000£287,500£228,500
2026£86,750£291,875£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£201£180
2017£226£208£183
2018£213£195£217
2019£212£213£194
2020£226£216£229
2021£223£239£223
2022£210£242£262
2023£234£222£251
2024£212£263£252
2025£232£272£249
2026£160£233£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR4 9BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR4 9BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 20252, Palace Yard, Hereford, HR4 9BJTerracedFreehold£310,000
28 Mar 202515, River View Court, Bridge Street, Hereford, HR4 9BQFlatsLeasehold£305,000
21 Feb 2025Flat 2, Wyebridge House, 23 - 24, Bridge Street, Hereford, HR4 9DGFlatsLeasehold£262,000
04 Aug 202534, Church Street, Hereford, HR1 2LRTerracedFreehold£235,000
29 Aug 202520, Deens Court, Hereford, HR4 0AFFlatsLeasehold£142,500

Schools

In the HR4 9BN postcode area, located within Hereford Central, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR4 9BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHereford Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableHereford Cathedral Junior SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryLord Scudamore Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR4 9BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR4 9BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsian Grocery HubAubrey Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9BWWalking directions to Asian Grocery Hub
0.2 miThe SpiceworksBewell Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0ABWalking directions to The Spiceworks
0.3 miTescoBewell Street, Hereford, HR4 0BWWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miDino Asian SupermarketHerefordshire, County of, HR2 7JZWalking directions to Dino Asian Supermarket
0.4 miSainsbury'sPomona Place, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 9BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Catherine Ruth Gennard

Central - 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
WardCentralE05009449
ParishHerefordE04000921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford CentralE02002916
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 012CE01014010
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR4 9BN

Is HR4 9BN (Hereford Central) safe?

The area around HR4 9BN 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.

What is the average house price near HR4 9BN?

The median sale price around HR4 9BN in Hereford Central is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR4 9BN?

There are 15 schools close to HR4 9BN, including Hereford Cathedral School, Hereford Cathedral Junior School and Lord Scudamore Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HR4 9BN?

The closest station to HR4 9BN is Hereford, about 1,015 m away.

How deprived is the area around HR4 9BN?

HR4 9BN 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).

Who represents HR4 9BN (Hereford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR4 9BN is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Catherine Ruth Gennard (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.