May Blossom Putson, Herefordshire, County of
1 address across 1 postcode (HR2), about 10 m long. USRN 23220104.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 A; 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 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 55 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Belmont Medical Centre, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2011 | 4 | £156,000 | £152,000 | £182,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2023 | 5 HR2 6GU | Semi-detached | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Oct 2018 | 6 HR2 6GU | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2014 | 4 HR2 6GU | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2013 | 5 HR2 6GU | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2011 | 5 HR2 6GU | Semi-detached | £152,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jan 2011 | 4 HR2 6GU | Detached | £182,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jan 2011 | 6 HR2 6GU | Semi-detached | £152,000 | New build. |
| 13 Jan 2011 | 7 HR2 6GU | Semi-detached | £160,000 | New build. |
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 A (44% of about 780 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 Chestnut Drive and Pine Grove, Hereford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at 42 Hinton Road Hereford HR2 6BN: up to 12 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 55 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR2 6GU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Hereford 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Telephone Box Putson | 70 m |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 73 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Belmont Medical Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wye Valley Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saxon Hall | 200 m |
| Hospital | Hereford County Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | South Wye Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,460 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,470 m² | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,650 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bullingham Old Church, a scheduled monument, 900 m (0.6 miles) south. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bullingham Old Church | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Lower Bullingham deserted medieval village | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Row Ditch (entrenchment) | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dinedor Common | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Grafton Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Camp Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Rough Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Belmont Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Dyffryn Gwy | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Martin's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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) |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stokes Stores (Premier) HR2 6HA | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Co-Op HR2 6DF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar HR2 6BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus HR2 6BZ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2010 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Laycock Drive (18); On or near Ridgeway Avenue (12); On or near Orchard Avenue (10); On or near Staddlestone Circle (9); On or near Hoarwithy Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 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) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- HR2 6GU: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Hawthorns · The Hawthorns · Hoarwithy Road · The Hawthorns · The Hawthorns · Mayflower Drive · Mayflower Drive · The Ploughman · The Ploughman · Poppy Walk · Ramsay Close · Ramsay Close
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.