Postcode insights

HR7 4AE

High Street

Bromyard West

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Detailed insights for HR7 4AE

Overview

Postcode HR7 4AE is located in a rural town, within the Bromyard West ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bromyard & Bishop's Frome area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromyard & Bishop's Frome is £48,469 per year. The nearest station is Malvern Link, about 9.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,955 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

Approximately 8.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bromyard & Bishop's Frome is £48,469 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HR7 4AE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromyard & Bishop's Frome near HR7 4AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Malvern Link located about 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
206
Population density
6,126.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.78(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.94(+354%)
Criminal damage and arson
33.61(+361%)
Shoplifting
18.87(+117%)
Other theft
16.51(+190%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
77.83%
Other White
26
12.81%
Other
7
3.45%
Chinese
4
1.97%
Arab
2
0.99%
Total population: 203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
36.31%
Level 3 (A level)
33
18.44%
No qualifications
27
15.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
7.26%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
60%
Owns outright
22
17.6%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.2%
Other social rented
9
7.2%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Bromyard West

Median price£262,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £299K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Bromyard West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £522,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromyard West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£315,000£288
Semi-Detached10£263,750£246
Terraced11£183,000£235
Flats1£85,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromyard West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromyard West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£207,500£141,250
2017£247,500£163,000£141,000
2018£245,000£187,000£153,000
2019£266,875£207,500£150,500
2020£250,000£190,000£165,000
2021£269,975£212,500£166,000
2022£260,000£232,500£170,000
2023£295,000£220,000£179,950
2024£287,500£245,000£192,250
2025£292,500£242,500£183,000
2026£382,500£297,500£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromyard West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromyard West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£190£161
2017£202£196£185
2018£237£218£192
2019£239£234£222
2020£225£217£183
2021£270£222£223
2022£319£253£197
2023£307£257£299
2024£300£252£263
2025£288£247£235
2026£318£326£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromyard West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromyard West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR7 4AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR7 4AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 2025Queens Arms, 30, High Street, Bromyard, HR7 4AEOtherFreehold£288,000
16 May 202537A, High Street, Bromyard, HR7 4AETerracedFreehold£55,000
28 Feb 20255, Cruxwell Street, Bromyard, HR7 4EBOtherFreehold£142,500
03 Oct 202512A, Rowberry Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DUTerracedFreehold£280,000
17 Oct 202518, High Street, Bromyard, HR7 4AAOtherFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the HR7 4AE postcode area, located within Bromyard & Bishop's Frome, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HR7 4AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Peter's Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR7 4AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HR7 4AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremier StoreHigh Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR7 4AEWalking directions to Premier Store
0 miCo-op Food24-26 High Street, Bromyard, HR7 4AAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodTenbury Road, Bromyard, HR7 4LWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miBudgensBromyard By-Pass, Herefordshire, County of, HR7 4DJWalking directions to Budgens

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 HR7 4AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clare Davies

Bromyard West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Ellie Chowns

North Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictHerefordshire, County ofE06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth HerefordshireE14001395
WardBromyard WestE05009447
ParishBromyard and WinslowE04000716
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromyard & Bishop's FromeE02002909
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Herefordshire 005FE01014005
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HR7 4AE

Is HR7 4AE (Bromyard & Bishop's Frome) safe?

The area around HR7 4AE records about 166 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HR7 4AE?

The median sale price around HR7 4AE in Bromyard & Bishop's Frome is £262,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HR7 4AE?

There are 2 schools close to HR7 4AE, including St Peter's Primary School and Queen Elizabeth High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HR7 4AE?

HR7 4AE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,955 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HR7 4AE (Bromyard & Bishop's Frome) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire covering HR7 4AE is Ellie Chowns (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clare Davies (Independent).

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.