Postcode HR4 9RU 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 North West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hereford North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Hereford North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income per household in Hereford North West is £42,426 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from HR4 9RU.
Hereford North West near HR4 9RU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hereford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hereford | N/A | Walking directions to Hereford |
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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR4 9RU.
In the HR4 9RU postcode area, located within Hereford North West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR4 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda Express | Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9RX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | B&M Home Store | Holmer Road, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9SA | Walking directions to B&M Home Store |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Salmon Retail Park Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9SB | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 9RU, 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 9RU records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9RU in Hereford North West is £188,250 (about £256 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to HR4 9RU, including Holmer CofE Academy (Outstanding), The Brookfield School and St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HR4 9RU is Hereford, about 1,283 m away.
HR4 9RU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,778 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 9RU 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.