Area Guide – Hereford (HR)

Living in Hereford (HR)

Hereford (HR) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Hereford (HR)

Is Hereford (HR) a good place to live?

Hereford (HR) has crime levels below the England average and several well-rated schools nearby.

Are there good schools in Hereford (HR)?

Yes. 29 schools within 2 mi — 5 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Hereford (HR)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Below England average (55 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 29 schools within 2 mi — 5 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Robert Owen Academy	Secondary	Not rated	0.2 mi
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy	Primary	Good	0.2 mi
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.2 mi
Lord Scudamore Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.3 mi
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
St James' Church of England Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
St James' CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Martin's Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Hunderton Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Hunderton Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Riverside Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.7 mi
Our Lady's RC Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College	16 plus	Not rated	0.8 mi
Hereford Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	0.9 mi
Holmer CofE Academy	Primary	Outstanding	0.9 mi
Holmer CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Hereford College of Arts	16 plus	Not rated	0.9 mi
St Francis Xavier's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.9 mi
Broadlands Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Aylestone School	Secondary	Requires Improvement	1.0 mi
Marlbrook Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Hampton Dene Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Trinity Primary School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Whitecross Hereford	Secondary	Good	1.4 mi
Whitecross Hereford; High School and Specialist Sports College	Secondary	Not rated	1.4 mi
St Paul's CofE Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	1.4 mi
Wyebridge Sports College	Secondary	Not rated	1.4 mi
The Hereford Church of England Academy	Secondary	Requires Improvement	1.4 mi
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School	Secondary	Good	1.4 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 5.7 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 37 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
PES AT SPECSAVERS HEREFORD H&W CCG	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
TURNING POINT - HEREFORDSHIRE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
KING STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CANTILUPE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CANTILUPE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CANTILUPE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CANTILUPE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
HEREFORDSHIRE MH COMMUNITY WAA	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WARGRAVE HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WBC PCN PRIMARY CARE UNIT	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WYE CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
GREYFRIARS SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
PES AT BBR OPTOMETRY H&W CCG	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
SARUM HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
WYE VALLEY NHS TRUST	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
HEREFORDSHIRE LEARNING AND DISABILITY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
HEREFORDSHIRE MH ACUTE WAA	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
DIABETES TECHNOLOGIES	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
HEREFORDSHIRE MH ACUTE OA	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
HEREFORDSHIRE MH GENERAL	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
TAURUS HEALTHCARE LTD	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
TAURUS LICU	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
SOUTH & WEST HEREFORDSHIRE PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
NORTH & WEST HEREFORDSHIRE PCN	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
AYLESTONE HILL SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
SOUTH WYE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
GP ACCESS CENTRE WIC	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
ROSS ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
QUAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
QUAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
QUAY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
THE HAMPTON DENE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
BOBBLESTOCK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
THE GRANDSTAND ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
HEREFORDSHIRE OOH SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
HEREFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.3 mi