HR1 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Penn Grove Road, 0.1km 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 1BX 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 1BX 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 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN GROVE ROAD, HR1 1BX.
279
50
£ 47,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR1 1BX 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 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £375k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £375k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1BX. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 298,500
2 sales · Mean £ 298,500
Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 433,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1BX has low crime rates — 32 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
Broadlands Primary School
Aylestone School
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Holmer CofE Academy
The Beacon College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- B & M Home Store1.0 km
- College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.3 km
- C R News0.9 km
- Dunelm1.0 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- MFA Bowl0.6 km
- Premier Inn/Thyme Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Swan Inn1.0 km
- Hogarths1.0 km
- Long Bar1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Cafe0.8 km
- Munchies1.0 km
- The Glass Tandoori1.0 km
- Bus Station Cafe0.9 km
- Mowchak0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Perfect0.8 km
- New Jasmine House0.9 km
- College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.3 km
- Keira’s Charcoal BBQ Grill0.9 km
- Spice Minister0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Charades Guest House0.7 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.7 km
- Hopbine Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.6 km
- Leominster17.7 km
- Ledbury19.5 km
Bus Stops
- Penn Grove Road0.1 km
- Penn Grove Road0.1 km
- thePoint40.2 km
- thePoint40.2 km
- College Road Co-op0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11BX · Data under Open Government Licence