HR1 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Penn Grove Road, 0.3km from College Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR1, HR1 1BT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £710k, up 9.7% 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00070604 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENN GROVE ROAD, HR1 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN GROVE ROAD, HR1 1BT.
279
50
£ 47,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR1 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
HR1 1BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £710k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1BT. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 580,000
11 sales · Mean £ 596,045
Semi-Detached
£ 366,000
1 sales · Mean £ 366,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1BT has low crime rates — 27 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
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Barrs Court School
Aylestone School
Broadlands Primary School
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
The Beacon College
Holmer CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Kerry1.0 km
- Kings Fee0.9 km
- Masonic Hall Co. Ltd - Catering for All Occasions0.9 km
- The Commercial0.7 km
- Long Bar0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Creams Cafe1.0 km
- Dough1.0 km
- Erika Cakes And Coffee1.0 km
- Geek Retreat1.0 km
- Moreish Coffee and Bubble Tea Cafe1.0 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subway1.0 km
- Antalya Kebab House0.9 km
- College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Keira’s Charcoal BBQ Grill0.9 km
- Spice Minister0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- City Self Service0.7 km
- Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.7 km
- Soho0.9 km
- C R News0.8 km
- Londis Hereford0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Charades Guest House0.6 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Somerville House0.9 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.5 km
- Leominster17.9 km
- Ledbury19.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bulmer Avenue0.2 km
- Overbury Road0.2 km
- Overbury Road0.2 km
- thePoint40.2 km
- thePoint40.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11BT · Data under Open Government Licence