Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Herefordshire, County of: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Hereford Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 6 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around HR1 1LS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 28 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Broadlands Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
6crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
22GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20 GP, 2 hospitals, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
Hereford Rail Station0.5 mi
31 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
4green spaces
- 12.3 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Churchill Gardens — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
24shops & libraries
- 23 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Tesco…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 1.2 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Tupsley Quarry Road — 0.4 mi
In Herefordshire, County of, 91% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 97% got their first preference (100% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Herefordshire, County of, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near HR1 1LS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in HR1.
Average sold price by property type across the HR1 district, 2021–2026.
About HR1 1LS
HR1 1LS scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Morrisons Daily Tupsley Quarry Road 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HR1 1LS is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 24,315 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 28 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College, within a short walk.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is WYE VALLEY HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
