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Hereford, United Kingdom
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Hereford is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 60,415. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 60,415 |
| Population Density | 9,154 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.0568°, -2.7148° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.2 inches (1,047 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.9 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,107 |
| Median Age | 48.6 years |
About Hereford
Hereford is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 60,415. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hereford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Hereford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,107 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,107 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $848 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,498 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $366,677 |
| 30% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,103 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.5% |
| Housing Units | 24,166 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hereford
Hereford has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 904 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0568°N, 2.7148°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Hereford has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.7% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 9,154/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.6% |
Colleges & Universities in Hereford
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill House | College | - | , |
| Hereford College of Arts | College | - | Visit → |
| Hereford College of Arts (College Road Campus) | College | - | Visit → |
| Hereford College of Arts (Folly Lane Campus) | College | - | Visit → |
| Hereford Sixth Form College | College | - | Visit → |
| Herefordshire & Ludlow College Holme Lacy Campus | College | - | , |
| Herefordshire Group Training Association | College | - | , |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College | College | - | Visit → |
| Royal National College for the Blind | College | - | Visit → |
| Vipassana Meditation Centre | College | - | , |
Schools in Hereford
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Beacon College | - | - | - | - |
| Hereford Cathedral School | - | - | - | - |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Broadlands Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wyeside | - | - | - | - |
| Wyeside | - | - | - | - |
| Zimmerman Building | - | - | - | - |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| The Brookfield School | - | - | - | - |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hampton Dene Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hereford Cathedral School | - | - | - | - |
| Riverside Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lord Scudamore Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Aylestone School | - | - | - | - |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Blackmarston School | - | - | - | - |
| Barrs Court School | - | - | - | - |
| Whitecross Hereford | - | - | - | - |
| Trinity Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Holmer CofE Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hereford
35 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Vibe Central Radio | club, club dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Malvern Radio International - Pumpkin FM | classical baroque, classical music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| POP DAB | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) | christmas music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| Like Radio - POP (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) | chill, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereford FC | edgar street, hereford fc | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) | music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) | dance, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) | dance anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) | classics, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) | love songs, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sunshine 855 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (MP3) | alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) | pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) | dance anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (MP3) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) | christmas music, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) | pop, retro | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) | anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) | holiday, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) | anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) | chill, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cotswold Hospital Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Dean Radio | local radio, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Hereford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black & White House Museum | ||||
| Broomy Hill railway and Hereford society of model engineers | ||||
| Castle House | ||||
| Conningsby-St Johns | ||||
| Eardisland Dovecote | ||||
| Herefordshire Museum Resource Centre | ||||
| Herefordshire Regimental Museum | ||||
| Leominster Museum | ||||
| Littledean Jail | ||||
| Local and Family History Centre | ||||
| Mappa Mundi and Chained Library | ||||
| Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum | ||||
| Museum of Cider | ||||
| Old House | ||||
| Shire Hall Museum | ||||
| The Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction | ||||
| Violette Szabo Museum | ||||
| Waterworks Museum | ||||
| Weobley Museum & Local History Centre |
Libraries in Hereford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cinderford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hereford Temporary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leominster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Monmouth Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| The Bromyard Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hereford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwells |
Hotels in Hereford
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hereford
32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hereford
39 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hereford
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hereford
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hereford
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hereford
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hereford
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hereford
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hereford
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hereford
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hereford
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hereford
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hereford
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hereford
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hereford
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hereford
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hereford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap House | ||||
| Ledbury Real Ales | ||||
| Little Dewchurch Brewing Co | ||||
| Ross On Wye Cider & Perry Co | ||||
| Woofy's Brewery | ||||
| Wye Valley Brewery | ||||
| Wye Valley Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Hereford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hereford
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hereford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ledbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Michaelwood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norton Malreward Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hereford
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilton Square Post Office | |
| College Green Post Office | |
| Hereford Post Office | |
| The Oval Post Office | |
| Tupsley Post Office | |
| Westfields Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hereford
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Barton Christian Fellowship | |
| Christadelphian Hall | |
| First Church of Christ, Scientist | |
| Freedom Church | |
| Hampton Park United Reformed Church | |
| Hereford Baptist Church | |
| Hereford Cathedral | |
| Hereford Friends Meeting House | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Hope City Church | |
| Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs | |
| Saint Barnabas | |
| Saint Nicholas | |
| St Bartholomew | |
| St Francis Xavier | |
| St Giles Chapel | |
| St James' Church | |
| St John's Methodist | |
| St Martins |
Explore Near Hereford
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Hereford
26 places within 15 km
- • Aconbury Camp
- • Caplar Camp Hill Fort
- • Credenhill Camp
- • Dinedor Camp
- • Gattertop
- + 4 more
- • Bishops Palace
- • Aconbury Hill
- • Ballingham Hill
- • Bryngwyn Hill
- • Burton Hill
- • Dinedor Camp
- + 6 more
- • Blackfriars Priory
- • Garnstone Park House
- • Kilpeck Castle
- • St. John's
- • Brockhampton Parish
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Hereford
What is the population of Hereford?
Hereford has a population of 60,415 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9,154 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
Is Hereford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,107, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $366,677 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,103 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Hereford?
Hereford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hereford?
Hereford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 5,498 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hereford?
The median home value in Hereford is $366,677. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,103. The homeownership rate is 67.5%.
How are the schools in Hereford?
32.7% of adults in Hereford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Hereford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Hereford is 5.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 94.8% of residents speak only English at home. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.3% of residents have a disability.