Postcode report
Is HR4 0BG a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About HR4 0BG: area rating, property, schools and local change
HR4 0BG is a postcode in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HR4 0BG, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HR4 0BG are schools and education and housing, while safety 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 HR4 0BG is based on Herefordshire 012 Census 2021. It covers 9,762 residents, 3,060 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 33% privately rented, 25% 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 3/10.
For property prices near HR4 0BG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HR4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £246k from 129 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HR4 0BG can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 HR4 0BG 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 HR4 0BG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records 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 HR4 0BG
Is HR4 0BG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 23% 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 HR4 0BG?
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 HR4 0BG?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HR4 0BG?
LocaleIQ matched HR4 0BG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HR4 0BG?
The latest median sold price is £246k based on 129 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HR4 0BG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.