Categories in Hereford
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hereford
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 439 | 29 years |
| Shopping other | 375 | 30 years |
| Corporate management | 347 | 26 years |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 320 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 250 | 23 years |
| Car repair | 239 | 20 years |
| Other accommodation | 239 | — |
| Health and medical | 220 | 20 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 144 | 45 years |
| Construction of buildings | 136 | 35 years |
| Other construction | 136 | 22 years |
| Buses and trains | 135 | — |
| All food and beverage | 132 | 19 years |
| Beauty salons | 131 | — |
Hereford Facts
| Area | 20.3 km² |
| Population | 53,699 |
| Male Population | 26,460 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 27,239 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.4% |
| Median Age | 39.2 years (Male: 37.4, Female: 40.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,910 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1432 |
| Neighborhoods | Hay-on-Wye, Town Centre, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Belmont, Weobley |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.05684, -2.71482 |
| Postal Codes | HR1, HR2, HR3, HR4, HR7, More |
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Hereford Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,146 | 50,529 | 50,949 | 53,992 | 53,699 | 53,798 | 53,810 |
| Population Density | 2,525.7 / km² | 2,495.3 / km² | 2,516 / km² | 2,666.3 / km² | 2,651.8 / km² | 2,656.7 / km² | 2,657.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHereford Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | +5% | +6.3% | +5.4% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hereford Median Age
Median Age: 39.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 39.2 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 37.4 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Hereford Population Density
Population Density: 2,652 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 53,699 | 20.3 km² | 2,652 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hereford Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Hereford
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Hereford
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Hereford
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Hereford
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hereford
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Hereford Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,654 | $27,343 | $32,335 | $31,775 | $29,841 | $32,934 | $30,778 | $34,910 |
| Total GDP | $200.8M | $213M | $251.9M | $253M | $245.4M | $279.8M | $263.7M | $298.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Hereford CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 650,919 tn | 12.12 tn | 32,144.1 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Hereford CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 650,919 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 32,144.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/18 | 2:31 PM | 4.3 | 86.9 km | 11,550 m | 5km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.9 | 22.2 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 10:05 PM | 3.3 | 97.8 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/02 | 3:32 AM | 3.2 | 65.1 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/02 | 11:53 PM | 4.8 | 64.4 km | 9,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 60.1 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/02 | 7:13 PM | 3.5 | 54.4 km | 8,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/02 | 12:30 AM | 3 | 55.8 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 65.6 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/00 | 4:23 AM | 4 | 79.6 km | 13,100 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Hereford
(/ˈhɛrᵻfərd/) is a cathedral city, civil parish and county town of Herefordshire, England. It lies on the River Wye, approximately 16 miles (26 km) east of the border with Wales, 24 miles (39 km) southwest of Worcester, and 23 miles (37 km) northwe..
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