Kings Acre
Ward in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.07, -2.755 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 48 41 |
| Dialling code: | 01432 (Hereford) |
The electoral ward of Kings Acre sits on the western edge of Hereford in Herefordshire, forming a transitional zone between the city and the surrounding countryside. It combines suburban housing with pockets of light industry and retail, and includes green corridors and fringe farmland that give the area a slightly more rural feel than inner-city neighbourhoods.
Much of Kings Acre expanded during the 20th century as Hereford grew, so the housing stock mixes council and private estates alongside local shops, schools and community facilities. Its location close to the city centre and main roads makes it practical for commuters, while local groups and amenities help sustain a neighbourly, community-oriented atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Kings Acre
Most populated places nearby
- Worcester 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Hereford 2 miles3.2 km
- Great Malvern 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Abergavenny 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Cinderford 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Leominster 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Ross-on-Wye 13 miles21 km
- Ludlow 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Coleford 20 miles32.3 km
- Monmouth 17.6 miles28.3 km
Neighbouring places
- King's Acre Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Bobblestock Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Whitecross Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Breinton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Stretton Sugwas Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Greyfriars Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Widemarsh Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Belmont Rural Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Holmer Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Burghill Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Holmer & Shelwick Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Hereford Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Kings Acre
HR4 0RG, HR4 0SD, HR4 0LZ, HR4 0RE, HR4 0RY, HR4 7SW, HR4 0NQ, HR4 0RW, HR4 7FH … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 47.5 miles76.4 km
- Birmingham International Airport 50.2 miles80.7 km
- Hereford Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
- Leominster Railway Station 10.8 miles17.4 km
Hotels near Kings Acre Ad
- Castle House Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The Green Dragon Hotel 1.8 miles3 km
- The Godwins 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Pilgrim Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
Schools in Kings Acre
- Trinity Primary School Primary
- Whitecross Hereford Secondary
Local points of interest
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Rotherwas Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Harewood Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 16.1 miles26 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 17 miles27.3 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Easton Court Estate 17.8 miles28.7 km