Postcode report
Is HR4 8FL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About HR4 8FL: area rating, property, schools and local change
HR4 8FL is a postcode in Queenswood, 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 8FL, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HR4 8FL are safety and schools and education, 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 HR4 8FL is based on Herefordshire 007 Census 2021. It covers 9,588 residents, 66 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 11% 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 4/10.
For property prices near HR4 8FL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HR4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £246k from 44 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HR4 8FL can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 8FL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near HR4 8FL; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about HR4 8FL
Is HR4 8FL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 50% 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 8FL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HR4 8FL?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HR4 8FL?
LocaleIQ matched HR4 8FL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HR4 8FL?
The latest median sold price is £246k based on 44 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HR4 8FL?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.