Hereford HR5 area guide
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Is Hereford HR5 a good place to live?
In Hereford (HR5), recorded crime is 86% below the national average, homes sell for around £415,548 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£415,548
Population
8,010
Recorded crime
32.4
Schools
3
Broadband
60%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hereford HR5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hereford HR5 is rated high. Around 6.1% of properties (238 of 3,878) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 119 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in HR5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (12 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HR5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 16/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 54
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 5,354
Owned 70% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HR5.
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Hereford HR5: frequently asked questions
Is Hereford HR5 a good place to live?
In Hereford (HR5), recorded crime is 86% below the national average, homes sell for around £415,548 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Hereford HR5?
Recorded crime in Hereford HR5 runs at 32.4 per 1,000 properties, 86% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hereford HR5 safe?
Crime in Hereford HR5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hereford HR5 runs at 32.4 per 1,000 properties, 86% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hereford HR5?
Homes in Hereford HR5 sell for around £415,548 on average, based on 83 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hereford HR5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hereford HR5 is rated high. Around 6.1% of properties (238 of 3,878) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 119 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hereford HR5?
There are 3 schools in Hereford HR5 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Hereford HR5 a deprived area?
Hereford HR5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).