HR1 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Moreland Avenue, 0.4km from Aylestone Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, HR1 1BL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 32.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00070606 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORELAND AVENUE, HR1 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORELAND AVENUE, HR1 1BL.
285
44
£ 47,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HR1 1BL combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£385k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 32.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1BL. The average age is 44.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 322,500
14 sales · Mean £ 357,821
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1BL has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Barrs Court School
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Aylestone School
Broadlands Primary School
The Beacon College
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Hampton Dene Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Coral Racing Ltd1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Hereford Off Licence0.8 km
- JMart0.7 km
- Neil Powell (Butchers) Ltd1.0 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Gordon Bennetts1.0 km
- Saxtys1.0 km
- The Herdsman0.8 km
- Golden Fleece0.9 km
- The Kerry0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- EN BBQ & Sushi1.0 km
- Go Piri Go0.8 km
- Jutz Noodles Bar0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
- The Beefy Boys Hereford1.0 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Summer Palace0.8 km
- A&J0.8 km
- Marmaris Kebab House0.8 km
- Ruby Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Sizzler0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Charades Guest House0.2 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.1 km
- Somerville House0.6 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.4 km
- Leominster18.2 km
- Ledbury19.2 km
Bus Stops
- Moreland Avenue0.1 km
- Moreland Avenue0.1 km
- Churchill Gardens0.3 km
- Hereford Colleges0.3 km
- Bryngwyn Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11BL · Data under Open Government Licence