Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Herefordshire, County of: a school rated Good within a short walk 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 HR4 0AR.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 28 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: Lord Scudamore Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
65crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 65 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 31.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
23GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 21 GP, 2 hospitals, 20 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: UAPC TAURUS HEALTHCARE OOH — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 31 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?
22green spaces
- 19.4 ha total
- largest park 3.6 ha (0.26 mi away)
Nearest: Barton Hall — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
- 26 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Tesco, Aldi, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys 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 HR4 0AR.
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 HR4.
Average sold price by property type across the HR4 district, 2021–2026.
About HR4 0AR
HR4 0AR scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Sainsburys Hereford 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HR4 0AR is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,558 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 Lord Scudamore Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 65 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 20 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is UAPC TAURUS HEALTHCARE OOH, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is WYE VALLEY HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
