Housing in Hereford

Our almshouses

The Society own and manage 32 almshouses in Hereford. Accommodation for ladies is a central part of our continuing charitable work.

Venns Close and John Venn Home on Bath Street, Hereford
Venns Close · Bath Street, Hereford

Who they are for

Ladies aged 60 or older at Venns Close and Friars Street. Ladies aged 55 or older at 24 St James’ Road.

Due to the age of the properties, they are not suitable for wheelchair use. A number of properties however have wet rooms.

Residents must be able to look after themselves. No smoking is allowed in any of the properties.

Please contact the Society for current information about eligibility and availability.

How to enquire

Telephone, email or send an initial message to the Society. Please avoid including sensitive personal information.

Make an almshouse enquiry
Three places in our city

Our locations

01 / Hereford

Venns Close

1616 dwellings including 8 flats

Almshouse accommodation owned and managed by the Society in Hereford for ladies aged 60 or older.

02 / Hereford

Friars Street

1212 flats

Almshouse accommodation owned and managed by the Society in Hereford for ladies aged 60 or older.

03 / Hereford

24 St James’ Road

44 flats

Almshouse accommodation owned and managed by the Society in Hereford for ladies aged 55 or older.