Hereford North East
Herefordshire 011 · 5 sub-areas · 8,556 residents
Herefordshire 011 is a largely rural pocket of Herefordshire, home to around 8,500 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £767 a month — well below the national median and a genuine draw for renters priced out of larger cities. Over seven in ten households here own their home outright or with a mortgage, making it one of the more settled, owner-occupier-dominated corners of the West Midlands region.
Hereford North East is a mid-density neighbourhood of Herefordshire in the West Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hereford North East?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £815 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hereford North East in Herefordshire
Living in Hereford North East
This part of Herefordshire has the feel of deep English countryside — dispersed villages, farmland, and little of the suburban density you'd find in Birmingham or Coventry. It's quiet by design. The low crime rate, the high greenspace coverage, and the predominantly older, owner-occupier population all point in the same direction: a place people have chosen to stay in, not somewhere they've landed temporarily.
Rent here is low by almost any benchmark. A two-bedroom runs around £767 a month — roughly two-thirds of the UK median for equivalent properties — and even a three-bedroom averages under £950. The trade-off is that at 44.8% of take-home pay, rent still bites harder than the headline figure suggests, partly because local salaries are modest. The median resident earns around £29,400 a year, and the jobs physically based here pay slightly less at around £28,400.
The population skews older than most of England. Nearly a quarter of residents are over 65, and the 50–64 age group is the second-largest cohort. Single-person households make up just under a third of all homes. That demographic profile shapes everything from the pace of daily life to the kinds of amenities on offer. It's not a neighbourhood for people who want a buzzing social scene on their doorstep.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away — about a 21-minute walk — but public transport use is very low here: just over 1% of residents commute that way. Driving is the norm, with nearly 58% of residents travelling to work by car. Working from home is significant too, at nearly 22% — higher than the national average and a clue to who's been moving here in recent years. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Herefordshire 011 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's rural, quiet, and very safe — crime runs at roughly half the national rate. Green space is close by for nearly three-quarters of residents. It suits remote workers, retirees, and families who want space and low crime over city amenities. If you need nightlife, cultural venues, or easy public transport, it'll feel remote.
- What is the rent in Herefordshire 011?
- A one-bedroom runs around £592 a month, a two-bedroom about £767, and a three-bedroom roughly £947. These are estimates scaled from county-level data using local sale prices. All three are well below the UK median, though local salaries are also modest, so affordability is relative.
- Is Herefordshire 011 safe?
- Very much so. The crime rate here is around 38 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — less than half the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area sits in the eighth deprivation decile, meaning it's among the less deprived parts of England, which typically corresponds to lower antisocial behaviour and property crime.
- What's the commute from Herefordshire 011 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 106 minutes away. Almost nobody here commutes that way — fewer than 2% of residents use public transport to get to work. The vast majority drive, and a car is effectively essential for everyday life in this part of Herefordshire.
- Who lives in Herefordshire 011?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly a quarter of residents are over 65, and over 73% own their home. There's a notable share of degree-educated residents — around 35.5% — many of whom likely work from home. It's one of the less ethnically diverse parts of the West Midlands region, with around 90% of residents born in the UK.
- What schools are near Herefordshire 011?
- There are 42 schools within typical catchment distance, though only around 41.5% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 1 km away. Check Herefordshire Council's school finder to confirm current inspection ratings and your specific catchment address.
- Is Herefordshire 011 good for working from home?
- Technically, yes — 100% of premises have gigabit-capable broadband and no properties fall below the minimum speed threshold. Nearly 22% of residents already work from home, above the national average. The rural setting and low cost of living make it a practical choice for remote workers who don't need to commute regularly.