Lower Orchards, Burghill, Hereford
House prices, sold prices and local information for HR4 7SD.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Lower Orchards, Burghill, Hereford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £460,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £402,500. Average sale prices rose from £335,000 in 2016 to £471,667 in 2025 (+41%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 62% above the Hereford average of £283,244 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Lower Orchards range from £325,000 to £495,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 201 streets in Hereford with at least two sales in the last year, Lower Orchards ranks 10th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Lower Orchards compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all HR4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £402,500 | 11 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Lower Orchards
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Lower Orchards HR4 7SD | 11 Nov 2025 | £445,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Lower Orchards HR4 7SD | 5 Nov 2025 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Lower Orchards HR4 7SD | 19 May 2025 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Lower Orchards HR4 7SD | 7 Oct 2019 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Lower Orchards HR4 7SD | 30 Nov 2016 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Lower Orchards HR4 7SD | 25 Feb 2016 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Lower Orchards | £325,000 (Feb 2016) → £445,000 (Nov 2025) | +37% over 10 yrs |
| 8, Lower Orchards | £330,000 (Oct 2019) → £495,000 (May 2025) | +50% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near Lower Orchards
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burghill Community Academy 123 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy 241 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 144 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Whitecross Hereford 942 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Trinity Primary School 549 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| G.E.M Hereford 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| The Brookfield School 117 pupils | Academy special converter | 7–16 | Requires improvement Report | 2.2 mi |
| Holmer CofE Academy 417 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hereford station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Leasown (opp, Burghill village road) 7 min walk
- Leasown (adj, Burghill village road) 7 min walk
- Redstone (adj, Road to Credenhill) 11 min walk
- Lion Farm (opp, A4110) 13 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hereford Medical Group
Station Medical Centre, Station Approach, Hereford · 3.0 mi - Cantilupe Surgery
49-51 St. Owen Street, Hereford · 3.3 mi - Wargrave House Surgery
Wargrave House, 23 St. Owen Street, Hereford · 3.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hereford · 1.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whitecross Road · 2.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Hereford Express Petrol · 2.4 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Hereford Food Warehouse · 2.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Centre · 1.4 mi
- The Orchards (dental Practice) · 3.2 mi
- St Owen Dental Studio · 3.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 671 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,560 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 89% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 89% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 75% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 98% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 92% |
Share of homes across Herefordshire, County of with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Lower Orchards
Ethnic group
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.3% | 54.9% |
| No religion | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.7% | 8.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38.1% | 32.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.1% | 16.9% |
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.4% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 45.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Herefordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.8% | 31.6% |
| 1 car or van in household | 32.6% | 39.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 22% | 14% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.6% | 14.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Herefordshire.
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