Living in HR6, Herefordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HR6 in Herefordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central HR6 sold at a median of £205,000 across 22 recorded sales, below the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Herefordshire are up 1.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 5 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of HR6 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Herefordshire pays £2,574 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 14 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 11 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Herefordshire: £289,607, up 1.8% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider West Midlands average is £236,098.
Check sold prices for a specific address in HR6 →
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Council tax at Band D in Herefordshire: £2,574 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare HR6 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for HR6 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around HR6
22 recorded home sales on the streets around central HR6, with a median of £205,000 and a range from £47,000 to £690,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Cottage, HR6 9AP | Detached | £400,000 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Sunnybank, HR6 9AN | Detached | £395,000 | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Ebnall Cottages Ginhall Lane, HR6 9AJ | Semi-detached | £390,000 | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Sunnybank, HR6 9AN | Detached | £263,000 | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Long Acre, HR6 9AL | Detached | £280,000 | 5 Apr 2016 |
| Pinsley Park Bungalow, HR6 9AP | Detached | £205,000 | 7 Nov 2014 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland CofE School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi away | no figure |
| Leominster Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi away | no figure |
| Luston Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi away | no figure |
| Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School | Primary | Not rated | 1.9 mi away | no figure |
| Westfield School | Good | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
4 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 14.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.1% |
| Professional occupations | 12.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How HR6 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: private renting, up 6.5 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of HR6 (E01014044, 1,538 residents in 2021, up 4.4% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: private renting, up 6.5 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 69.2% | 62.8% | -6.4 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 13.5% | 20.0% | +6.5 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 16.1% | 16.7% | +0.6 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 18.9% | 21.0% | +2.1 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.7% | +3.4 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 17.9% | 22.8% | +4.9 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.5% | 6.6% | +2.1 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 82.3% | 79.7% | -2.6 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.9% | 99.2% | +0.3 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
14 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HR6 in August 2026, most commonly shoplifting.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Herefordshire's figures.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Herefordshire pays £2,574 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.1% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Herefordshire, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,052 | +5.0% |
| 2022-23 | £2,114 | +3.0% |
| 2023-24 | £2,221 | +5.1% |
| 2024-25 | £2,330 | +4.9% |
| 2025-26 | £2,449 | +5.1% |
| 2026-27 | £2,574 | +5.1% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Herefordshire, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about HR6
What is the average house price in HR6?
The average sold price in Herefordshire is £289,607 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in HR6?
Prices in Herefordshire are up 1.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HR6?
The median of 22 recorded sales around central HR6 is £205,000, ranging from £47,000 to £690,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HR6?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central HR6, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HR6?
14 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HR6 in August 2026, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is HR6 at risk of flooding?
Central HR6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HR6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £205,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 14 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HR6 safe?
14 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HR6 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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