Postcode report
Is HR4 9LY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About HR4 9LY: area rating, property, schools and local change
HR4 9LY is a postcode in Central, 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 9LY, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HR4 9LY are safety and health, while property market signals 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 9LY is based on Herefordshire 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,933 residents, 1,589 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 13% 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 8/10.
For property prices near HR4 9LY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HR4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £246k from 124 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HR4 9LY can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 9LY 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near HR4 9LY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about HR4 9LY
Is HR4 9LY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 17% 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 9LY?
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 9LY?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HR4 9LY?
LocaleIQ matched HR4 9LY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HR4 9LY?
The latest median sold price is £246k based on 124 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HR4 9LY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.