Mortgages · Hereford

Mortgages in Hereford. The typical home needs £29,150 down.

The average home in Hereford (the Herefordshire area) is £291,495 in the UK House Price Index for August 2026, up 1.9% on a year earlier. With a 10% deposit of £29,150, you would borrow £262,345.

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£291,495average home, UK HPI
£29,15010% deposit
£58,299household income at 4.5× the loan
£0stamp duty for a first-time buyer

The short answer

Mortgages in Hereford, in 30 seconds

The price: The average home in Hereford is £291,495.
The deposit: 10% is £29,150. 5% deposit mortgages exist, but the rates are higher.
The income: Many lenders cap borrowing at around 4.5 times income, so a £262,345 loan needs roughly £58,299 a year, alone or jointly.
The advice: A free consultation with a specialist adviser looks at deals across the market for your own numbers.

Ten years of prices

Hereford house prices since 2016

From £203,143 to £291,495. Up 17.6% over five years.

Average price each year to August 2026, Herefordshire.

FAQ

Mortgages in Hereford: your questions

How much deposit do I need to buy in Hereford?

At the average price of £291,495, a 10% deposit is £29,150 and 5% is £14,575. A bigger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

What salary do I need for a mortgage in Hereford?

With 10% down on the average home, the loan is £262,345. At 4.5 times income that means around £58,299 a year. Each lender sets its own limits, so treat this as a starting point.

Have Hereford house prices gone up?

Over five years the average home is up 17.6%, and over the last year it is up 1.9%.

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