HR1 1DE is a sought-after residential area on Venns Lane, 0.3km from Aylestone 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 1DE offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 77% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00070589 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VENNS LANE, HR1 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENNS LANE, HR1 1DE.
283
60
£ 47,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HR1 1DE is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 77% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £461k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1DE. The average age is 60.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 297,000
Detached
£ 419,475
6 sales · Mean £ 440,441
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1DE has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Broadlands Primary School
Aylestone School
Barrs Court School
The Beacon College
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Holmer CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Somerville House0.8 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.5 km
- Charades Guest House0.5 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- City Self Service0.8 km
- Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.7 km
- JMart0.9 km
- Legges0.6 km
- Rockfield Spirits Limited0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Commercial0.8 km
- MFA Bowl0.7 km
- Swan Inn0.8 km
- The Oxford Arms1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Freedom Centre0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Planet Buffet0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant1.0 km
- Food to Go0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Papa Johns1.0 km
- Perfect0.8 km
- New Jasmine House1.0 km
- College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.7 km
- Leominster17.9 km
- Ledbury19.1 km
Bus Stops
- Churchill Gardens0.1 km
- Churchill Gardens0.1 km
- Overbury Road0.1 km
- Overbury Road0.1 km
- Venn's Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11DE · Data under Open Government Licence