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New builds in HR4: what they really sell for.

In the 12 months to September 2026, 24 new-build homes sold in HR4 (Hereford), 6% of all sales, according to HM Land Registry. New detached homes sold for a median £415,000, 7.8% more than existing ones.

Hereford, covering Bobblestock, Castle, Central, Credenhill, Greyfriars, Holmer, Kings Acre, Queenswood.

New homes sold

24

6% of sales, last 12 months

New-build premium

+7.8%

Detached homes

Resold, vs market

—

Too few resales

Energy bills

~£532/yr

67% have solar

Developments

Where new homes have sold

New streets with three or more new-build sales in the last two years. Price per m² uses floor areas from each home's energy certificate.

Oakfield View, CredenhillHR4 7FL · detached, semi-detached, flat · 30 sold · latest Mar 2026
£276k–£575k£3,451/m²
Chalkhill Lane, HolmerHR4 9FR · detached, semi-detached, terraced · 10 sold · latest Jan 2026
£245k–£475k£3,755/m²
Gatekeeper Drive, HolmerHR4 9EH · detached, semi-detached, terraced · 15 sold · latest Dec 2025
£275k–£473k£3,499/m²
Orchid CloseHR4 7FJ · detached, semi-detached · 19 sold · latest Nov 2025
£265k–£451k£3,386/m²
Peacock Avenue, HolmerHR4 9EL · detached, terraced · 11 sold · latest Nov 2025
£187k–£430k£3,967/m²
Emerald Drive, HolmerHR4 9FG · detached, semi-detached · 8 sold · latest Jan 2025
£220k–£348k£3,686/m²

The premium

New against existing homes

Median sold prices over the last two years. New homes are often a different size, so this is a guide rather than a like-for-like comparison.

Detached

+7.8%

New £415k · existing £385k

43 new-build sales

Semi-detached

+10.8%

New £299k · existing £270k

40 new-build sales

Terraced

+22.7%

New £270k · existing £220k

11 new-build sales

Running costs

What new homes here cost to run

Energy bills

~£532/yr

Typical 96 m² home

Typical rating

EPC B

Solar panels

67%

of homes

Heat pumps

17%

of homes

From the energy certificates of 48 recently built homes. Certificate costs use standard assumptions, so compare them rather than budget on them. A typical older D-rated home costs nearer £1,800 a year.

HM Land Registry price paid data, standard sales only, to September 2026. New homes appear once their sale is registered, usually a few weeks after completion.

Questions

How much more do new builds cost in HR4?

Over the last two years, new detached homes in HR4 sold for a median £415,000 against £385,000 for existing ones, a difference of +7.8%. New homes are often a different size or spec, so compare price per square metre for a specific plot.

Which new developments are selling in HR4?

Recent new-build sales recorded by Land Registry in HR4 include Oakfield View, Credenhill, Chalkhill Lane, Holmer, Gatekeeper Drive, Holmer, Orchid Close, Peacock Avenue, Holmer. New streets appear once the first homes complete.

How do I know if a new build in HR4 is fairly priced?

Compare the asking price per square metre with plots already sold on the development, allow for the new-build premium, and negotiate extras as well as price. Proptel's new-build check does this for one plot for £9.99, with the extras to ask for and a letter for the sales office.

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