Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

LINK ROAD, HR1 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINK ROAD, HR1 1BG.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HR1 1BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HR1 1BG's 56% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 27.4% year-on-year.

home £238,600 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR1 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Link Road, 0.6km from Aylestone Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR1 1BG represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, up 27.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00070607 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1BG. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

7 sales · Mean £ 237,500

Terraced

£ 225,000

7 sales · Mean £ 226,428

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HR1 1BG has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Shoplifting57
Anti-social behaviour19
Drugs17
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.0 km
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St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils0.6 km
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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 pupils0.8 km
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Aylestone School

Requires Improvement430 pupils0.8 km
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The Beacon College

45 pupils1.0 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Cherries and Berries Ltd0.9 km
  • Clintons0.9 km
  • Coral Racing Ltd0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Hereford Off Licence0.7 km
  • + 61 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Hereford Bowling Club1.0 km
  • Gordon Bennetts0.8 km
  • Saxtys0.8 km
  • The Herdsman0.7 km
  • Golden Fleece0.8 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels0.9 km
  • Bill's Kitchen Hereford1.0 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • EN BBQ & Sushi0.8 km
  • Go Piri Go0.7 km
  • + 67 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Summer Palace0.7 km
  • A&J0.7 km
  • Marmaris Kebab House0.7 km
  • Ruby Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Sizzler0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Hereford0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Charades Guest House0.3 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
  • Aylestone Court Hotel0.3 km
  • Castle House Hotel1.0 km
  • Somerville House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford0.2 km
  • Leominster18.2 km
  • Ledbury19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bryngwyn Close0.1 km
  • Bryngwyn Close0.1 km
  • Hereford Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hereford Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km