Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Herefordshire, County of: the nearest school rated Good 1.7 miles off, roughly 4 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 HR2 9PH.
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?
0Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 1 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 3 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School (Good) — 1.7 mi
Is it safe?
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- 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.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 10 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
2green spaces
- Rural village or dispersed
- rural
- open countryside (2.6 ha total
- largest park 1.8 ha (0.17 mi away))
Nearest: St Mary's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
0shops & libraries
- 0 supermarkets within 2 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 9PH.
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 9PH
HR2 9PH scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HR2 9PH is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 16,381 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 3/10).
There are 3 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Good. The nearest school is Madley Primary School, within a short walk.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of HR2 9PH. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
