House prices in Herefordshire
The median price paid for a home in Herefordshire was £285,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,098 sales. House prices in Herefordshire fell 1.4% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.4% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Herefordshire was 16% higher than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Herefordshire was £821 a month in August 2026, 2.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). Herefordshire had 5.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Herefordshire stands out
- Herefordshire has the 40th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 5.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Herefordshire
The median price paid in Herefordshire was £285,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,098 sales, or £3,162 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £410,000 | 868 | £3,438 | 0.0% | +13.9% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £270,000 | 590 | £3,075 | 0.0% | +16.6% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £210,000 | 487 | £2,917 | +0.2% | +16.0% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £120,000 | 153 | £2,378 | −9.4% | −7.7% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire | £285,000 | −1.4% | +7.4% | £3,162 | +0.5% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Herefordshire sold for a median £3,162 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 7% higher than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Herefordshire has the 155th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its −1.4% change over the year is the 103rd biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 6th biggest fall of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Crime in Herefordshire
The police recorded 10,312 crimes in Herefordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.4 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Herefordshire fell 2.5% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 21.5% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.53 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.00 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.59 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.28 |
Herefordshire has the 40th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 3rd lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Rents in Herefordshire
The average private rent in Herefordshire was £821 a month in August 2026, 2.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in Herefordshire are 27.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Herefordshire has the 72nd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Herefordshire
2,032 homes were sold in Herefordshire in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.06 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Herefordshire were 2.6% up on the year before and 34.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 142nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th most of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Herefordshire
Herefordshire is the 136th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 136th |
| Income | 169th |
| Employment | 169th |
| Education and skills | 138th |
| Health | 176th |
| Crime | 254th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 60th |
| Living environment | 59th |
Broadband and mobile in Herefordshire
82.3% of premises in Herefordshire can get gigabit broadband and 95.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 82.3% can get full fibre, and 1.9% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 82nd lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
76.7% of premises in Herefordshire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Herefordshire
In the year ending June 2025, 8,374 people moved to Herefordshire from elsewhere in the UK and 6,982 moved away, a net gain of 1,392 (7.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Malvern Hills 476
- Forest of Dean 434
- Powys 352
Most moved out to
- Malvern Hills 483
- Shropshire 307
- Forest of Dean 281
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Herefordshire
How much does a house cost in Herefordshire?
The median price paid for a home in Herefordshire was £285,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £410,000; semi-detached £270,000; terraced £210,000; flats £120,000.
Are house prices in Herefordshire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Herefordshire fell 1.4%, and over five years it rose 7.4%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Herefordshire?
The average private rent in Herefordshire was £821 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £596; 2 bed £773; 3 bed £955; 4+ bed £1,345.
Is Herefordshire a safe place to live?
Herefordshire had 5.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 40th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Herefordshire?
82.3% of premises in Herefordshire can get full fibre and 82.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Malvern Hills 28 km
- Forest of Dean 35 km
- Worcester 37 km
- Monmouthshire 39 km
- Tewkesbury 41 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.