HR1 comprises Hereford's core urban area, where residential property has appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 1.7% over five years, considerably below the national average. Rental yields have outpaced capital growth, with rents rising at 5.3% annually across the same period. Population expansion remains subdued at 0.5% over five years, reflecting limited demographic momentum in the locality. The district currently occupies the 13th percentile nationally on growth trajectory metrics, scoring 42.5 out of 100. Gentrification remains in latent phase, suggesting limited structural transformation to date. These figures indicate a rental-focused market with modest price appreciation and constrained population dynamics.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Hereford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.5 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
Hereford (HR1) common questions
Is Hereford up and coming?
Hereford (HR1) has a trajectory score of 43/100 (Average), placing it in the top 85% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Hereford safe?
Hereford has a safety score of 42/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Hereford?
The average property price in Hereford (HR1) is £260k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Hereford?
The median monthly rent in Hereford (HR1) is £826 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hereford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hereford (HR4), Hereford (HR2), Ross-On-Wye (HR9), Bristol (BS36), Chepstow (NP16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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