Holmer
Ward in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.075, -2.712 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 51 42 |
| Dialling code: | 01432 (Hereford) |
Holmer is an electoral ward on the northern edge of Hereford in the county of Herefordshire. It blends suburban housing and small residential estates with surrounding farmland and hedgerow countryside, so many residents commute into the city while the local economy still includes small businesses and agricultural activity.
Historically the area grew from the adjoining parishes of Holmer and Shelwick, and it retains pockets of older cottages and farmsteads that give a village feel despite close proximity to urban facilities. Community life is centred on local clubs, a village hall and nearby green spaces, making it attractive for families seeking quiet country living with easy access to Hereford's shops and services.
Postcode districts covering Holmer
Most populated places nearby
- Worcester 22.9 miles
- Hereford 1.3 miles
- Great Malvern 16.8 miles
- Tewkesbury 24.8 miles
- Abergavenny 21.8 miles
- Cinderford 19.1 miles
- Leominster 10.6 miles
- Ross-on-Wye 12.4 miles
- Ludlow 20.4 miles
- Coleford 20 miles
- Monmouth 17.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Holmer & Shelwick Parish 0.4 miles
- College Ward 0.7 miles
- Widemarsh Ward 0.8 miles
- Bobblestock Ward 1.2 miles
- Aylestone Hill Ward 1.3 miles
- Hereford Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Pipe and Lyde Parish 1.5 miles
- Greyfriars Ward 1.6 miles
- Eign Hill Ward 1.6 miles
- Central Ward 1.6 miles
- Whitecross Ward 1.7 miles
- Tupsley Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Holmer
HR1 1AR, HR1 1DG, HR4 9EL, HR1 1GS, HR4 9FG, HR1 1AQ, HR1 1LE, HR4 9FB, HR4 9FJ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 47.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 48.4 miles
- Hereford Railway Station 1 mile
- Leominster Railway Station 10.4 miles
Hotels near Holmer Ad
- Castle House Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Aylestone Court Hotel 1.1 miles
- The Godwins 3 miles
- Alexander Park Resort 4 8.3 miles
- The Green Dragon Hotel 1.4 miles
- Pilgrim Hotel 3 7.1 miles
- Verzon House 9.8 miles
Schools in Holmer
- St Francis Xavier's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 0.8 miles
- Edgar Street Stadium 1 mile
- Rotherwas Estate 3.1 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.3 miles
- Hoar Wood Forest 8.7 miles
- Harewood Estate 8.7 miles
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 10.7 miles
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 16.1 miles
- Easton Court Estate 17 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 18.2 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 18.4 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 18.8 miles