Eign Hill
Ward in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.055, -2.696 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 52 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01432 (Hereford) |
The electoral ward of Eign Hill sits on the eastern edge of Hereford in Herefordshire, covering mainly suburban and semi‑rural neighbourhoods. It mixes traditional and more recent housing, a handful of local shops and community facilities, with easy access to surrounding lanes and green spaces that give it a distinctly village‑close feel despite being part of the city’s wider area.
Historically the ward grew as Hereford expanded, so its character blends long‑standing local ties with newer commuters and families; community groups and parish forums tend to be active in shaping local services and planning. Its proximity to open countryside and walking routes is often cited as one of the more attractive features for residents.
Postcode districts covering Eign Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 24.5 miles
- Worcester 22.8 miles
- Hereford 0.7 miles
- Great Malvern 16.5 miles
- Tewkesbury 23.9 miles
- Abergavenny 21.1 miles
- Cinderford 17.6 miles
- Leominster 12.1 miles
- Ross-on-Wye 10.9 miles
- Ludlow 21.8 miles
- Coleford 18.5 miles
- Monmouth 16.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aylestone Hill Ward 0.5 miles
- Tupsley Ward 0.5 miles
- Central Ward 0.6 miles
- Hereford Built-up area 0.7 miles
- College Ward 0.9 miles
- Saxon Gate Ward 1.2 miles
- Widemarsh Ward 1.3 miles
- Hinton & Hunderton Ward 1.3 miles
- Greyfriars Ward 1.4 miles
- Red Hill Ward 1.6 miles
- Holmer Ward 1.6 miles
- Lower Bullingham Parish 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Eign Hill
HR1 1TA, HR1 1UA, HR1 2SB, HR1 2RH, HR1 1WE, HR1 2UA, HR1 9SW, HR1 9SH, HR1 2TB … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 46.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 48.7 miles
- Hereford Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Ledbury Railway Station 11.6 miles
Hotels near Eign Hill Ad
- Castle House Hotel 3 0.7 miles
- Aylestone Court Hotel 0.5 miles
- The Godwins 2.5 miles
- Alexander Park Resort 4 7.5 miles
- The Green Dragon Hotel 0.9 miles
- Pilgrim Hotel 3 5.8 miles
- Verzon House 9 miles
- Shepherds Gate at the Royal Oak Much Marcle 9.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Edgar Street Stadium 1 mile
- Rotherwas Estate 1.6 miles
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 1.9 miles
- Harewood Estate 7.3 miles
- Hoar Wood Forest 7.4 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9 miles
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 10.3 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 17.7 miles
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 17.7 miles
- Easton Court Estate 18.3 miles
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 18.3 miles