Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Herefordshire, County of: a school rated Good 0.1 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 7RW.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 29 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Our Lady's RC Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
27crimes 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.
- 27 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 16.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23 GP, 2 hospitals, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GP ACCESS CENTRE WIC — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 46 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?
18green spaces
- 24.8 ha total
- largest park 16.6 ha (0.13 mi away)
Nearest: St Martin's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
27shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Farmfoods, Tesco, Asda…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: EG - OTM - Hereford — 0.1 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 7RW.
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 7RW
HR2 7RW scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HR2 7RW is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,560 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 29 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Our Lady's RC Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 27 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GP ACCESS CENTRE WIC, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is HEREFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
