Hereford area guides
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Located in Englandâ~@~Ys West Midlands region in the county of Herefordshire, Hereford city lies 16 miles east of the Wales border and 21 miles southwest of Worchester. Home to a population of 55,940 [1] people, Hereford is a cathedral city well known for its Hereford Cathedral and the now demolished Hereford Castle. The property prices continue to rise in Hereford, indicating a prosperous property market. The cityâ~@~Ys ecoomy is reliant on the industries of manufacturing, motor vehicle repair and health and social work. Unemployment rate is 3.3 per cent.
Hereford experiences a typical English climate, with a generally mild and sunny summer and a damp winter. Summer highs average at 21ðC and summer lows average at 11ðC. Winter highs average at 8ðC and winter lows average 3ðC [2] .
The public transport system in Hereford consists of bus, coach, ferry and train services. Travel within the city is predominantly via bus, while trains to out of town locations such as Birmingham, Cardiff, London and Swansea are also available. The nearest airport is Gloucestershire Airport, located 29 miles southeast of Hereford. Bristol and Cardiff International Airports are both approximately 50 miles from Hereford.
Hereford Property Market
Herefordâ~@~Ys property market has seen prices on the increase over the past five years, with the average cost of a two bedroom house now â~B¤125,150 [3] . Prices are typically cheaper in the south of the city, while the north demands slightly higher figures. The majority of properties are owner occupied at 66.6 per cent and 33.4 per cent are rented [4] .
Detached houses are the most plentiful property type in Hereford, representing 33.2 per cent of the total housing stock [5] . Flats are the least dominant at only 11.6 per cent [6] - this is potentially due to Herefordâ~@~Ys lack of a university, making the area unsuitable for students. It is considered a more suitable area for families with children.
Properties north of the city near the train station are generally recommended for anyone commuting to Worchester or other eastern locations, whether via train or road. Areas near Castle Green are considered quite affluent and are characterised by Georgian style housing, while Aylestone Hill possesses some trendy apartment blocks and Victorian style houses.