HR2 8QA

Birch, Herefordshire

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At a glance

Every premises in HR2 8QA can get gigabit-capable broadband. The average home in Herefordshire sold for £289,607 in the latest House Price Index, up 1.8% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 36 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97.

From HR2 8QA, the nearest primary school is St Weonard's Academy, 0.1 mi away, about a 3 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · Herefordshire 021

36Low · 1/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · Herefordshire

63Low · 2/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	15	34	Low · 2/10
Other theft	6.0	6.5	High · 7/10
Anti-social behaviour	3.7	15	Low · 1/10
Criminal damage and arson	3.6	6.7	Low · 3/10
Burglary	2.2	3.6	Moderate · 4/10
Public order	2.1	6.7	Low · 1/10
Drugs	1.0	3.3	Low · 3/10
Vehicle crime	0.8	5.0	Low · 1/10
Other crime	0.7	2.1	Low · 2/10
Bicycle theft	0.4	0.8	Moderate · 6/10
Possession of weapons	0.4	1.0	Moderate · 4/10
Theft from the person	0.2	1.7	Moderate · 4/10
Shoplifting	0.1	8.6	Low · 1/10
Robbery	0.0	1.4	Low · 1/10

Herefordshire 021: October 2025 to September 2026, 11,496 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

Herefordshire 021 Herefordshire England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

St Weonard's AcademyPrimary · Academy converter · ages 2–11

Ofsted report cardInspected 14 Jul 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionExpected standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standardAttendance and behaviourExpected standardPersonal development and wellbeingStrong standardLeadership and governanceExpected standardEarly yearsStrong standard

0.1 mi

Garway Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 4–11 · Ofsted reports

2.2 mi

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

No NHS services found within 5 km.

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

No train stations within 5 km.

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

Noneparks or public gardens within 1 mile

0parks within a 10 minute walk

0.0hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

No public green spaces within 1 mile.

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£51,514

£38,127 after tax

Herefordshire, County of

£48,668

£36,864 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£51,514

After tax£38,127

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£33,573Herefordshire, County of £33,573 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Herefordshire 021); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is around the middle of neighbourhoods in England (ranked 15,419 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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8% of Herefordshire, County of's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

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Decile 8

Employment

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Decile 9

Education, skills and training

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Decile 8

Health and disability

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Decile 10

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

32% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 30% in Herefordshire, County of and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about HR2 8QA

What is the crime rate in HR2 8QA?

The neighbourhood records 36 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97. Across Herefordshire the rate is 63 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in HR2 8QA?

The average home in Herefordshire sold for £289,607 in the latest House Price Index, up 1.8% on a year earlier. By type: detached £446,001, semi-detached £279,133, terraced £209,574, flats £126,501. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near HR2 8QA?

The nearest primary school is St Weonard's Academy, 0.1 mi away, about a 3 minute walk. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in HR2 8QA?

Every premises in HR2 8QA can get gigabit-capable broadband. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

What is the average household income in HR2 8QA?

The ONS estimates average household income of £51,514 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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HR2 8QA

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