hereford HR8 Postcodes

Hereford (HR8)

The HR8 postcode area is located in the Hereford postcode town region, within the county of Herefordshire, and contains a total of 658 individual postcodes.

There are 138 electoral wards in the HR8 postcode area, including Bromyard, Hereford, Kington, Ledbury, Leominster, Ross-On-Wye which come under the local authority of the Herefordshire, County of Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in HR8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HR8 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The HR8 postcode refers to the Hereford district that encompasses the settlements of Hereford, Brockhampton, Hope End, Canon Pyon, Bartestree, Tupsley, Withington, Lea, Holmer, Belmont, Lower Bullingham, Much Marcle, Hunderton and Whitecross. It is the principal area of the city of Hereford and is located in the county of Herefordshire in England.

The Hereford postcode district was established in 1874. Its post town address in the postcode era is Hereford, Herefordshire. The area consists of the western urban outskirts of the Hereford and some of its suburbia, which is mixed, rural, and small. It also includes the villages of Canon Pyon, Brockhampton, Hope End, Bartestree, Tupsley, Withington, Lea, Holmer, Belmont, Lower Bullingham, Much Marcle, Hunderton and Whitecross.

The postcode mainly covers the city of Hereford, which is a cathedral city and the county town of Herefordshire. It lies on the River Wye and is the traditional county town of the historic county of Herefordshire. It is situated 17 miles from the border of Wales and is 8 miles south of Worcester and 8 miles north of Ross-on-Wye. Hereford city is a major rural centre and is the largest settlement within the Hereford postcode district. It has a wide variety of local attractions, including Hereford Cathedral, Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, the Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum, and many other attractions.

Hereford is an important ceremonial county with many historic and architectural features. It is a diverse, vibrant and green city. There are some beautiful countryside villages outside of the city, and lovely rolling hills with lush agricultural land also surrounding the city. The postcode district is close to the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean, as well as the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons.

The HR8 postcode is an important area of Herefordshire where people embrace their rural heritage and where close-knit traditional villages are combined with the bustling city that has excellent leisure amenities, transport links and shopping opportunities. The postal district offers something for everyone, from its traditional rural activities to the city attractions, from cosy country pubs to contemporary bars and cafes.

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