Freda Pearce Close Hereford
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (HR2), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23204351.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 1999 the median was £69,995 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 9).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; 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 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Belmont Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | £69,995 | £69,995 | £69,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 1999 | 1 HR2 7LP | Semi-detached | £69,995 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (9); Bungalow, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (11); 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 C (30% of about 1,610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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 Beattie Avenue, Hereford: up to 71 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at 42 Hinton Road Hereford HR2 6BN: up to 12 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Chestnut Drive and Pine Grove, Hereford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR2 7LP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| HR2 7JX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 61 m and 65 m above sea level (63 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR2 7JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HR2 7LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Hereford 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanberrow Road Redhill | 180 m |
| Car parks | Friars Street car park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 73.6 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Belmont Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wye Valley Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 1 Pool Farm Cottages | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Hereford County Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | South Wye Police Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Applegreen - Hinton Service Station Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 36 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,500 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,730 m² | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,830 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 40 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wye Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Hereford Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Row Ditch (entrenchment) | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Hunderton Rough | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Grafton Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Newton Coppice | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Merry Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Dyffryn Gwy | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Marlbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Martin's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Care Centre HR2 7LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Blackmarston School - Impact Food Group T/A Dolce Ltd HR2 7NX | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza HR2 7JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Farmfoods HR2 7JR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2012 |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Lunch Club HR2 7JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Mar 2020 |
| Our Lady's Primary School - Miquill Catering Ltd HR2 7RN | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Mila Polski Sklep HR2 7JS | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Redhill Supermarket (Premier) HR2 7QR | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Oval Wines & Spirits HR2 7HG | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| St Martins Church Hall HR2 7RJ | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Hinton Service Station - Hereford PFS HR2 7RJ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Subway HR2 7HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily HR2 7HG | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Mr Wong @ The Mermaid HR2 7HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Oval Stores (Premier) HR2 7HG | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Primrose Close (18); On or near Home Lane (15); On or near Monnow Crescent (11); On or near Escley Drive (8); On or near Belmont Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 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
Nearby streets
Freda Pearce Close · Hazel Grove · Hazel Grove · Home Lane · Fallowfield Close · Fallowfield Close · Pentwyn Avenue · Hazel Grove · Hillside Avenue · Hazel Grove · Hillside Avenue · Hillside Avenue
All the streets in HR2 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.