Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Herefordshire, County of: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and aONB land right on the doorstep.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around HR9 7ET.
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?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 4 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 5 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes 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.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & 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.
- 3 GP, 1 hospital, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HEREFORDSHIRE MH SOUTH AND WEST — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- within AONB (3.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Playground (0.16 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
- 7 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Ross on Wye - Overross Street — 0.4 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 HR9 7ET.
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 HR9.
Average sold price by property type across the HR9 district, 2021–2026.
About HR9 7ET
HR9 7ET scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — sitting within an AONB. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, HR9 7ET is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,448 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 5 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Good. The nearest school is John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy, within a short walk.
There were 5 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 3 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HEREFORDSHIRE MH SOUTH AND WEST, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROSS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
