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 miles39.4 km
- Worcester 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Hereford 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Great Malvern 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Tewkesbury 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Abergavenny 21.1 miles34 km
- Cinderford 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Leominster 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Ross-on-Wye 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Ludlow 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Coleford 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Monmouth 16.5 miles26.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Aylestone Hill Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Tupsley Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Central Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Hereford Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- College Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Saxon Gate Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Widemarsh Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Hinton & Hunderton Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Greyfriars Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Red Hill Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Holmer Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Lower Bullingham Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
Example postcodes in Eign Hill
HR1 2TY, HR1 2SD, HR1 9SW, HR1 9TU, HR1 2RU, HR1 9TZ, HR1 2SY, HR1 1SN, HR1 9TW … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 46.5 miles74.8 km
- Birmingham International Airport 48.7 miles78.3 km
- Hereford Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Ledbury Railway Station 11.6 miles18.6 km
Hotels near Eign Hill
- Castle House Hotel 3 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel 0.5 miles0.8 km
- The Godwins 2.5 miles4 km
- Alexander Park Resort 4 7.5 miles12 km
- The Green Dragon Hotel 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Pilgrim Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Shepherds Gate at the Royal Oak Much Marcle 9.3 miles15 km
Local points of interest
- Edgar Street Stadium 1 mile1.6 km
- Rotherwas Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 1.9 miles3 km
- Harewood Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9 miles14.4 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Easton Court Estate 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 18.3 miles29.5 km