HR4Herefordshire, County of

HR4 Central Herefordshire

HR4 Central Herefordshire investment guide. Average gross yield 3.7%, unknown rental demand.

3.7%avg gross yield

£266kavg sold price (512 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

3.7%

+3.7% vs Herefordshire, County of avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£266,075

high confidence (512 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,153

2-bed · 3-bed £1,280 · 5.8% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£281

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in HR4

1-bed

£855

per month

6.3% yield

2-bed

£1,153

per month

5.8% yield

3-bed

£1,280

per month

5.5% yield

4-bed

£1,357

per month

4.6% yield

Ownership mix

HR4 vs UK average · 19,078 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Owner-occupier stronghold: 39% owned outright (6pp higher than the UK average of 33%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

39.3%(UK 32.9%)

+6.4pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

25.8%(UK 29.7%)

-3.9pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

21.6%(UK 20.3%)

+1.3pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

13.3%(UK 17.1%)

-3.8pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in HR4

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.5%	£212,650	£1,153
Semi-detached →	5.6%	£268,491	£1,251
Detached →	4.0%	£392,000	£1,294
Flat →	10.8%	£115,000	£1,034

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About HR4 Central Herefordshire (HR4, Herefordshire, County of)

HR4 presents a solid mid-market investment opportunity with an average gross yield of 3.7% and property prices averaging £266,075. The area attracts investors seeking balanced returns in a more affordable market compared to UK urban centres, with rental stock across the full property spectrum from one to four-bedroom homes.

The tenant profile is mixed across bedroom sizes, with strongest rental yields in the one and two-bedroom segments (6.3% and 5.8% respectively). This suggests demand from both single professionals and small households, typical of mixed semi-rural and commuter belt demographics in Herefordshire.

Investors should note the declining yield curve as property size increases—four-bedroom homes yield just 4.6%—indicating potentially softer demand for larger family properties in this postcode. Rental demand data is currently unavailable, making local market research essential before purchase to validate demand assumptions and tenant sustainability.

Sold Price Trend - HR4

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-15.3% over 2 years

Flip Activity - HR4

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+31.1%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

12 mo

Flip rate

0.6%

of all sales

Recent case studies

ingestre street

Semi

Bought Aug 24

£325k

Sold Jul 25

£420k

11 mo+26.1%*

Gross 29.2%

breinton lane

Detached

Bought Nov 23

£440k

Sold Aug 24

£550k

9 mo+24.2%*

millbrook street

Terraced

Bought Aug 23

£205k

Sold Jul 24

£243k

11 mo+20.2%*

Gross 18.3%

holmer road

Semi

Bought Feb 23

£223k

Sold Jun 24

£475k

17 mo+117.2%*

Gross 113.0%

st peters close

Semi

Bought Apr 23

£185k

Sold May 24

£250k

13 mo+36.1%*

bakers furlong

Detached

Bought Nov 22

£220k

Sold May 24

£315k

18 mo+50.8%*

Gross 43.2%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - HR4

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

✓

Selective LicensingNot in effect

✓

Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

No Article 4 directions in this LPA. Selective/additional licensing not yet verified.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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