Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Herefordshire, County of: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 5 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around HR1 1UU.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 24 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
4crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 GP, 2 hospitals, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DIABETES TECHNOLOGIES — 1.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 22 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 21.5 ha total
- largest park 6.9 ha (0.23 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (500 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
21shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Tesco, Lidl…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 1.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Tupsley — 0.3 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 1UU.
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 1UU
HR1 1UU scores 92/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and green space — with DIABETES TECHNOLOGIES 1.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HR1 1UU is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 31,845 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 10/10).
There are 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 9 rated Good. The nearest school is The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 4 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DIABETES TECHNOLOGIES, 1.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is HEREFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
