Grimmer Road Hereford
1 address across 1 postcode (HR4), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23204801.
- 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 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Beaumont Gardens, is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cantilupe Surgery, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 225 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (46% of about 1,120 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 to the rear of 70 Whitecross Road, Hereford: up to 10 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- Land at 69 White Horse Street, Hereford: up to 8 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Great Western Court, Canonmoor Street, Hereford, Herefordshire: up to 14 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at St Nicholas Rectory, 76 Breinton Road, Hereford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 14 15 & 15a, St Peters Street, Hereford: up to 7 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Edgar Street Grid, Hereford: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Sullivan House, 72-80 Widemarsh Street, Hereford: up to 10 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at, 46-47 Catherine Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DU: up to 10 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 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 16 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 54 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR4 0EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Hereford 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Court Hereford | 130 m |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Friars Street car park | 270 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 75 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cantilupe Surgery | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 17 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Owen Dental Studio | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Hereford County Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hereford Broad Street NatWest | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beaumont Gardens 5,410 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 36 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,890 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 39 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bewell House, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m east. 294 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 35 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bewell House | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m east |
| Aubrey's Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| Greyfriars Surgery | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Berrington House | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Hereford city walls, ramparts and ditch | Scheduled monument | 540 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Wye Bridge | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Blackfriars Friary, preaching cross and cemetery, and hospital and chapel of St John in Hereford | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hunderton Rough | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Dyffryn Gwy | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Belmont Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Baynton Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Newton Coppice | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Merry Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 860 m (0.5 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 |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Martin's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holmer CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitecross Hereford | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marlbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway Staff Association HR4 0AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Travelodge HR4 0EF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Museum of Cider HR4 0LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2012 |
| Sainsbury's HR4 0AG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Argos Ltd HR4 0AG | Distributors/Transporters | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Razbari HR4 0AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited HR4 0AP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2016 |
| Horse and Groom HR4 0AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Batterlicious HR4 0AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| New Chop Suey Bar HR4 0AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Beer in Hand HR4 0AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Grill & Fry by Tom Smith HR4 0AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Whitecross Fish Bar HR4 0DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Hereford Military Club HR4 0AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2007 |
| Holly Tree Guest House HR4 0AY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Shoplifting | 55 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Railway Mews (48); On or near Supermarket (41); On or near Pomona Place (32); On or near Eign Street (32); On or near Grimmer Road (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 38% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Food hygiene ratings New Chop Suey Bar (takeaway/sandwich shop, HR4 0AP) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 4 Good (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- HR4 0EJ: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Melrose Place · Melrose Place · Pomona Place · Pomona Place · Breinton Road · Eden Court · Barton Yard · Barton Yard · Barton Place · Old Mill Close · Old Mill Close · Friars Street
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.