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HR2 9BZ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Herefordshire, County of
About HR2 9BZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
HR2 9BZ is a postcode in Stoney Street, Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HR2 9BZ, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HR2 9BZ are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HR2 9BZ is based on Herefordshire 016 Census 2021. It covers 6,553 residents, 178 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near HR2 9BZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HR2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £315k from 64 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HR2 9BZ can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HR2 9BZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HR2 9BZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HR2 9BZ
Is HR2 9BZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HR2 9BZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HR2 9BZ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HR2 9BZ?
LocaleIQ matched HR2 9BZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HR2 9BZ?
The latest median sold price is £315k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HR2 9BZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.