HR1 1AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Holmer in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00187232 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR1 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR1 1AB.
398
33
£ 47,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HR1 1AB — age 33, 60% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1AB. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1AB has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Holmer CofE Academy
Barrs Court School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Starting Gate Premier Inn0.8 km
- Secret Garden0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Aramark Ltd - Special Metals0.5 km
- Holmer Park Spa and Health Club0.5 km
- Munstone House0.7 km
- Taste for Adventure0.5 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.8 km
- Andrew's Holmer Stores (Premier)0.8 km
- Dunelm0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hopbine Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford1.6 km
- Leominster16.7 km
- Ledbury19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Veterinary Surgery0.1 km
- Pegasus Football Ground0.2 km
- Pegasus Football Ground0.2 km
- Centurion Way0.3 km
- Yeomans Travel Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11AB · Data under Open Government Licence