Postcode insights

HR4 9RB

Hugh Thomas Avenue

Holmer

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Detailed insights for HR4 9RB

Overview

Postcode HR4 9RB is located in an urban city, within the Holmer ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford North West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hereford North West is £42,426 per year. The nearest station is Hereford, about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Hereford North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hereford North West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.6%

Approximately 35.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hereford North West is £42,426 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from HR4 9RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hereford North West near HR4 9RB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
175
Population density
1,452.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.34(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(-8%)
Other theft
4.47(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.73(-65%)
Public order
2.24(-63%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
93.14%
Other White
10
5.71%
Irish
2
1.14%
Total population: 175

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
35
25%
Level 3 (A level)
28
20%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 140

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
23
25.56%
Owns outright
20
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
17
18.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
11.11%
Shared ownership
9
10%
Total households: 90

Property prices in Holmer

Median price£313,500
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£268K – £382K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 (about £319 per square foot) in Holmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holmer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£390,000£321
Semi-Detached29£292,500£318
Terraced11£265,000£328
Flats6£145,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holmer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£90,750£222,250£178,000
2017£289,000£128,725£216,500£160,975
2018£315,000£134,000£232,000£225,000
2019£315,000£126,250£240,625£199,950
2020£325,000£139,000£230,000£230,000
2021£351,000£137,500£247,750£225,000
2022£416,000£155,000£289,000£266,500
2023£411,250£165,000£275,000£192,500
2024£400,000£152,250£290,000£230,000
2025£390,000£122,500£280,000£270,000
2026£385,250£140,000£297,500£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holmer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£207£224£217
2017£223£221£199£204
2018£259£201£240£221
2019£257£227£243£229
2020£269£215£275£223
2021£252£252£277£242
2022£302£249£311£266
2023£312£247£342£247
2024£309£253£335£285
2025£321£200£324£331
2026£316£256£281£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holmer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR4 9RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR4 9RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 20255, Hugh Thomas Avenue, Hereford, HR4 9RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£292,500
28 Feb 20255, Stroucken Way, Hereford, HR4 9RESemi-DetachedLeasehold£125,000
26 Mar 20263, The Crescent, Hereford, HR4 9QXDetachedFreehold£465,000
01 Aug 2025Wiggle Cottage, 21, The Crescent, Hereford, HR4 9QXDetachedFreehold£380,000
27 Feb 20267, Holmer Manor Close, Hereford, HR4 9QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the HR4 9RB postcode area, located within Hereford North West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR4 9RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableThe Brookfield SchoolAcademy special converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryHolmer CofE AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryTrinity Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR4 9RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR4 9RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFamily ShopperBelle Bank Avenue, Hereford, HR4 9RLWalking directions to Family Shopper

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

Local councillors

Frank Cornthwaite

Holmer - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ellie Chowns

North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth HerefordshireE14001395
WardHolmerE05009460
ParishHerefordE04000921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hereford North WestE02002914
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 010EE01014088
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about HR4 9RB

Is HR4 9RB (Hereford North West) safe?

The area around HR4 9RB records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9RB?

The median sale price around HR4 9RB in Hereford North West is £313,500 (about £319 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR4 9RB?

There are 5 schools close to HR4 9RB, including The Brookfield School, Holmer CofE Academy (Outstanding) and Trinity Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR4 9RB?

HR4 9RB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,141 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR4 9RB (Hereford North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR4 9RB is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Frank Cornthwaite (Conservative and Unionist 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.