HR1 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Penn Grove Road, 0.5km from Aylestone Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Aylestone Hill ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k, down 36.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00070590 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENN GROVE ROAD, HR1 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN GROVE ROAD, HR1 1BQ.
334
46
£ 47,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR1 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
HR1 1BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £444k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 36.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1BQ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 433,725
6 sales · Mean £ 408,325
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1BQ 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.
school Local Schools
Barrs Court School
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Broadlands Primary School
Aylestone School
The Beacon College
St James' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Cherries and Berries Ltd0.9 km
- Clintons0.9 km
- Coral Racing Ltd0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Hereford Off Licence0.7 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Gordon Bennetts0.9 km
- Saxtys0.9 km
- The Herdsman0.7 km
- Golden Fleece0.8 km
- The Grapes0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- EN BBQ & Sushi0.8 km
- Go Piri Go0.7 km
- Jutz Noodles Bar0.7 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Summer Palace0.7 km
- A&J0.7 km
- Marmaris Kebab House0.7 km
- Ruby Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Sizzler0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Hereford0.9 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Charades Guest House0.2 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.1 km
- Castle House Hotel0.9 km
- Somerville House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.3 km
- Leominster18.3 km
- Ledbury19.2 km
Bus Stops
- Moreland Avenue0.1 km
- Moreland Avenue0.2 km
- Station Approach Bridge0.2 km
- Hereford Rail Station0.2 km
- Bryngwyn Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11BQ · Data under Open Government Licence