The HR postcode area covers Hereford and the wider Herefordshire county across nine districts (HR1–HR9). Every HR address is held in Royal Mail's Postcode Address File (PAF), which spans about 31 million UK addresses across roughly 1.8 million postcodes. AutoPostcode returns HR results in under 100ms, free to try with no card required.
Live results from Royal Mail's Postcode Address File (PAF).
How does HR postcode work?
A HR postcode matches a full or partial postcode against Royal Mail's Postcode Address File (PAF), the UK's official address database of around 31 million addresses across roughly 1.8 million postcodes. You type a HR postcode, AutoPostcode returns every deliverable address at that location in milliseconds, and the user selects the correct one — no manual typing, no typos.
AutoPostcode's HR data is drawn from the same national PAF file used by Royal Mail, so a lookup in HR is as accurate as anywhere else in the UK. Integrate it through our postcode lookup API or drop the widget into any checkout with a few lines of code.
Which postcodes does HR use?
The HR postcode area is anchored on Hereford, running from HR1–HR4 in the city out to Leominster (HR6), Ledbury (HR8), Ross-on-Wye (HR9) and Bromyard (HR7). All HR districts resolve against Royal Mail PAF.
Why use AutoPostcode for HR address lookup?
- Royal Mail PAF-backed data covering every deliverable HR address
- Sub-100ms responses so checkout never stalls
- Simple, affordable pricing — a modern alternative to Loqate, Fetchify and Ideal Postcodes
- Developer-friendly REST API with drop-in front-end widget
- GDPR-compliant, UK-hosted lookups
How does AutoPostcode compare to other lookup tools?
| Feature | AutoPostcode | Typical incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Data source | Royal Mail PAF | Royal Mail PAF |
| HR coverage | Full | Full |
| Pay-as-you-go | Yes | Often minimums |
| Free trial | Yes, no card | Rarely |
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours/days |
Get started with HR postcode
Try the free lookup above, then wire AutoPostcode into your site with the UK address validation API for full validation, or the postcode lookup API for autocomplete. You can also explore the full product range to see nationwide coverage beyond HR.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HR postcode area?
The HR postcode area is the group of postcodes centred on Hereford in Herefordshire, covering the city and much of the surrounding county plus parts of the Welsh border. Every deliverable HR address is held in Royal Mail's Postcode Address File (PAF).
Which towns does the HR postcode cover?
The HR postcode area covers Hereford, plus Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, Bromyard, Kington and Malvern's western fringe.
How many districts are in the HR postcode area?
The HR postcode area has nine postcode districts (HR1 to HR9), spanning Hereford and the wider Herefordshire county.
Is the HR postcode address data accurate?
Yes. AutoPostcode uses the official Royal Mail PAF, which holds around 31 million UK addresses across roughly 1.8 million postcodes, including every deliverable HR address.
How fast is a HR postcode lookup?
AutoPostcode returns HR postcode address results in under 100 milliseconds, keeping checkout and form autocomplete instant.
Can I try the HR postcode lookup for free?
Yes. Use the free demo on this page, then start a free trial with no credit card to integrate it into your own website.
How do I add a HR postcode lookup to my site?
Use the AutoPostcode postcode lookup API or drop-in widget — most sites integrate it in minutes with a few lines of code.
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