Faraday Road Hereford
149 addresses across 9 postcodes (HR4), about 540 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 23204066.
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Herefordshire, County of costs £2,574 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 56 to 58 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 149 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hereford Medical Group, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 1,220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2024 | JUBILEE BUILDING HR4 9UW | Other | £630,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Oct 2021 | JUBILEE BUILDING HR4 9UW | Other | £600,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 1A & 1B HR4 9NU | Other | £425,001 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Herefordshire, County of in 2026-27: Band D £2,574 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,716 | £2,002 | £2,288 | £2,574 | £3,146 | £3,719 | £4,291 | £5,149 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (39% of about 1,360 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Widemarsh Common (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Grandstand Road (North), Hereford: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Great Western Court, Canonmoor Street, Hereford, Herefordshire: up to 14 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Land to the rear of 70 Whitecross Road, Hereford: up to 10 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at 253 Whitecross Road, Hereford, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Edgar Street Grid, Hereford: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 25 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 31 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 14 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR4 9NS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| HR4 9NZ | zone 3 | 0 / 5 / 3 | unlikely |
| HR4 9NU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| HR4 9UW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HR4 9NG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HR4 9NH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HR4 9NT | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| HR4 9PW | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| HR4 9QG | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 149 addresses are between 56 m and 58 m above sea level (57 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR4 9NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HR4 9NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HR4 9NS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HR4 9NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HR4 9NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HR4 9NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HR4 9PW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HR4 9QG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HR4 9UW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Hereford 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Brookfield School Hereford | 110 m |
| Car parks | Merton Meadow Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 76.1 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hereford Medical Group | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Owen Dental Studio | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Hereford County Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Hereford, Holmer Road PFS, Widemarsh Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 50 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Widemarsh Common 2.4 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is White Cross, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| White Cross | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| The White Cross at the junction of five roads, White Cross | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Blackfriars Friary, preaching cross and cemetery, and hospital and chapel of St John in Hereford | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dyffryn Gwy | Valley | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Patch Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Baynton Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Hunderton Rough | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Wyevale Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Belmont Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 147 | 149 |
2 of the street's 149 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Herefordshire, County of: see them on the Herefordshire, County of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trinity Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitecross Hereford | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbarn Cafe HR4 9NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| React Club CIC HR4 9NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| React Trampoline & Gymnastics Centre CIC HR4 9NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Jungle Tots HR4 9NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd HR4 9PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd HR4 9PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2024 |
| The Grandstand HR4 9NH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Avara Foods Staff Shop HR4 9PB | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Pure Emporium Ltd HR4 9NH | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Brookfield School - AIP HR4 9NG | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Greyhound Rugby Football Club HR4 9NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Golden Lion HR4 9NF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2020 |
| MaxTan HR4 9NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Asda Express Hereford, Holmer Road PFS HR4 9RX | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Holmer C E Primary School HR4 9RX | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2011 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Mary'S Court (18); On or near Poultry Lane (4); On or near Faraday Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HR4 9NS: 91 addresses of 125 in the postcode
- HR4 9NZ: 31 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- HR4 9NU: 19 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- HR4 9UW: 3 addresses
- HR4 9NG: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
- HR4 9NH: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- HR4 9NT: 1 address
- HR4 9PW: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- HR4 9QG: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Faraday Road · Poultry Lane · Poultry Lane · The Vines · Armadale Close · Armadale Close · St Mary's Court · Golden Lion Close · Golden Lion Close · Widemarsh Common · Faraday Road · Faraday Road
All the streets in HR4 and across Herefordshire, County of.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.