THE latest version of the coronavirus death map has revealed the areas in Herefordshire with the most coronavirus-related deaths.

A total of 153 deaths are known to have happened across the county in all settings, and not just in hospital.

And now a map designed by the Office for National Statistics allows users to see how many people in their local area have died with coronavirus as the main cause - but the data only includes deaths from March to December.

The data looks at cases by "middle super output area', which are used in the reporting of small area statistic. There are  23 of these areas in Herefordshire, which have an average population of 8,000.

Which parts of Herefordshire have seen the fewest coronavirus-related deaths?

Following analysis of the ONS statistics, it can be revealed that there are nine areas out of the 23 in Herefordshire have reported fewer than five deaths from the virus between March 1 and December 31.

  • Belmont, Madley and Clehonger - 3
  • Colwall, Cradley and Wellington Heath - 3
  • Golden Valley - 2
  • Hereford Central - 3
  • Hereford North West - 4
  • Hereford South West - 3
  • Hereford West - 2
  • Leominster North - 3
  • Wigmore, Orleton and Brimfield - 4

Which areas have recorded the most deaths?

The ONS data which includes deaths for which coronavirus was the underlying cause, or was mentioned on the death certificate as a contributory factor, shows Ross-on-Wye has seen the most fatalities.

In total, four areas had more than 10 deaths from the virus from March 1 to December 31.

  • Credenhill, Weobley and Wellington - 11
  • Hereford East - 11
  • Hereford South - 14
  • Ross-on-Wye - 21

How do I find out how many coronavirus-related deaths there have been in my area?

By entering your postcode into the map, you will be able to see how many coronavirus-related deaths have occurred near you between March 1 and December 31.

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This information was gathered using data from an interactive map produced by the Office for National Statistics.

And while the authority endeavour to be as specific as possible, there are certain instances where the data may be slightly skewed. For example: To protect confidentiality, a small number of deaths have been reallocated between neighbouring areas.

Points on the map are placed at the centre of the local area they represent and do not show the actual location of deaths, and figures are for deaths registered rather than deaths occurring in each month.

Figures exclude death of non-residents and are based on August 2020 boundaries.

Figures are provisional, but include only deaths where Covid-19 was the underlying cause of death.