HR1 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Geoffrey Avenue, 0.3km from College Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HR1 1BZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, down 21.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00070602 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEOFFREY AVENUE, HR1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEOFFREY AVENUE, HR1 1BZ.
373
41
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, HR1 1BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1BZ. The average age is 40.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 307,500
6 sales · Mean £ 322,833
Semi-Detached
£ 277,250
2 sales · Mean £ 277,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1BZ has low crime rates — 30 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
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Broadlands Primary School
Aylestone School
Holmer CofE Academy
The Beacon College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Somerville House0.9 km
- Charades Guest House0.6 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.5 km
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- B & M Home Store1.0 km
- College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.5 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Cut the Crepe1.0 km
- Grape Tree1.0 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- MFA Bowl0.3 km
- Premier Inn/Thyme Bar & Grill0.7 km
- Hogarths0.7 km
- Novello’s Pool Bar and Sports Loft0.9 km
- Gilbies Bar & Bistro0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Cafe0.6 km
- Westfields Football Club0.9 km
- Willow Cafe0.9 km
- Elizabeth Court0.9 km
- Cosy Club Hereford0.9 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Perfect0.6 km
- 2J Takeaway0.9 km
- New Jasmine House0.7 km
- College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.5 km
- Keira’s Charcoal BBQ Grill0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.4 km
- Leominster18.0 km
- Ledbury19.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bulmer Avenue0.1 km
- Bulmer Avenue0.2 km
- Bulmer Avenue0.2 km
- College Road Co-op0.2 km
- College Road Co-op0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11BZ · Data under Open Government Licence