Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Herefordshire, County of: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around HR2 7QA.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 13 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Marlbrook Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
11crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 GP, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 4.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Tesco, Lidl, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Hereford The Oval — 0.5 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 HR2 7QA.
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 HR2.
Average sold price by property type across the HR2 district, 2021–2026.
About HR2 7QA
HR2 7QA scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and local amenities — with BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE 0.7 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HR2 7QA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,392 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 high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 13 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 5 rated Good. The nearest school is The Hereford Church of England Academy (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 0.2 mi away.
There were 11 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
