Bromyard vs Hereford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Hereford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Bromyard has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromyard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromyard
£380,502
Hereford
£325,726
Crime Rate
Bromyard
50.3
Hereford
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromyard
100.0%
Hereford
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bromyard
402.3
Hereford
433.2
EPC Rating
Bromyard
68.4
Hereford
67.8
Median Income
Bromyard
£27,841
Hereford
£28,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bromyard commands an average of £380,502, compared with £325,726 in Hereford – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Bromyard is a flat at £201,500, while in Hereford it is a flat at £155,380.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Bromyard (£201,500 vs £155,380).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromyard prices grew faster — 67% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBromyard has a crime rate of 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Hereford at 50.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bromyard is violent-crime, while in Hereford it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bromyard, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Hereford. There are 2 schools in Bromyard and 17 in Hereford.
Bromyard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hereford School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromyard | Hereford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.2 Mbps in Hereford and 402.3 Mbps in Bromyard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Bromyard and 96.8% in Hereford. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Bromyard and 83.7% in Hereford.
Hereford is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (433 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bromyard leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Hereford averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Bromyard and £1,427 in Hereford. 56.6% of homes in Bromyard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Hereford.
Bromyard has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,553 in Hereford and £27,841 in Bromyard. The median age is 49.4 in Bromyard and 48.5 in Hereford. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Bromyard versus 66.4% in Hereford. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Bromyard and 56.3% in Hereford.
| Indicator | Bromyard | Hereford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,816 | 60,081 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £28,553 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 32.7% |
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