The Crossways Hereford
1 address across 1 postcode (HR1), about 900 m (0.6 miles) long. USRN 23217565.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £415,000 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 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 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 430 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: It is about 71 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 Hereford Medical Group, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | £334,995 | £329,995 | £364,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2024 | 4 HR1 1FL | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 5 HR1 1FL | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 4 HR1 1FL | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2019 | 2 HR1 1FL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2018 | 1 HR1 1FL | Detached | £364,995 | |
| 14 Nov 2018 | 5 HR1 1FL | Detached | £339,995 | |
| 4 Sep 2018 | 3 HR1 1FL | Detached | £329,995 | |
| 31 Aug 2018 | 4 HR1 1FL | Detached | £329,995 | |
| 21 Nov 2016 | 2 HR1 1FL | Other | £485,000 | 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 1,150 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.
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
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 71 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR1 1FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Hereford 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Starting Gate Holmer | 180 m |
| Car parks | Merton Meadow Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 76.9 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hereford Medical Group | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Tupsley Dental Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Wye Valley Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hereford Police Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Hereford, Holmer Road PFS, Widemarsh Cashzone | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,280 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.5 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,300 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,800 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard, a scheduled monument, 430 m (0.3 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church of St Bartholomew | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Blackfriars Friary, preaching cross and cemetery, and hospital and chapel of St John in Hereford | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| The White Cross at the junction of five roads, White Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Patch Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Pipe Coppice | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Lyde Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Baynton Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Dyffryn Gwy | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Belmont Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Trinity Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Whitecross Hereford | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Premier Inn HR4 9RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Family Shopper – Safia Retail Ltd HR4 9RL | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Hereford Skatepark Community Cafe HR4 9RX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2024 |
| Aramark Ltd - Special Metals HR4 9SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Holmer Park Spa and Health Club HR1 1LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Hereford Racecourse Limited HR4 9QU | Other catering premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Hereford Leisure Centre HR4 9UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Dunelm HR4 9SB | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Holmer Manor Nursing Home HR4 9RG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Holmer Parish Church HR4 9RG | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A4103 (13); On or near Park Close (3); On or near Glenthorne Road (2); On or near Belle Bank Avenue (1); On or near Roman Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- HR1 1FL: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Holmer Road · Glenthorne Road · Glenthorne Road · The Crossways · Dale Drive · Dewpond Close · Dewpond Close · Park Close · Park Close · Paddock Close · Paddock Close · Holmer Manor Close
All the streets in HR1 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.