POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
HR1 2QS postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 98.5%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 35 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 08 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £130,000Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 08 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 98.5%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 35 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 08 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 98.5%, with 98.5% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
14 within 400mHR1 2QS links 14 transport stops within 400m and 54 within 800m. 14 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Harold Street (BCT) at about 89m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Hereford Rail Station at about 1,050m.
Local business
213 within 1200mHR1 2QS currently links 213 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 83 food and drink, 36 nightlife, 32 retail. The closest mapped place is The Volunteer at about 82m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,586 online job adverts observedHerefordshire, County of local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,125 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched HR1 2QS in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
35 nearby school rows35 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for HR1 2QS. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 18HR1 2QS has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 18 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 309, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 47 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£130,000
Strong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 08 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of HR1 2QS, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
83 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (33), restaurant (28), fast food (22).
Amenity group
Nightlife
36 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (27), bar (9).
Amenity group
Retail
32 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (16), mobile phone (5), electronics (3).
Amenity group
Grocery
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (7), supermarket (7), bakery (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Volunteer
Pub at 21, Harold Street, Hereford.
Nightlife
The Victory
Pub at 88, St Owen Street, Hereford.
Nightlife
Barrels
Pub in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The Barrels
Pub at 69, St. Owen's Street, Hereford.
Food and drink
Jalsagor
Restaurant at 60, Owen Street, Hereford.
Food and drink
The Taste of Raj
Restaurant at 67, Owen Street, Hereford.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Broadlands Primary School
Primary option in HR1 1HY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Burley Gate CofE Primary School
Primary option in HR1 3QR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hampton Dene Primary School
Primary option in HR1 1RT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for HR1 2QS before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around HR1 2QS.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like HR1 2QS with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess HR1 2QS.
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Ask vetted agents
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