HR1 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Russell Close, 0.4km 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 1DJ 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00070604 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSELL CLOSE, HR1 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL CLOSE, HR1 1DJ.
279
50
£ 47,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR1 1DJ 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 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £365k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £365k 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 1DJ. 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
Detached
£ 266,950
7 sales · Mean £ 304,707
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1DJ has low crime rates — 13 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
Barrs Court School
Aylestone School
Broadlands Primary School
The Beacon College
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Holmer CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- City Self Service0.8 km
- Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.8 km
- Soho1.0 km
- C R News0.9 km
- Londis Hereford0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kings Fee1.0 km
- The Commercial0.8 km
- Long Bar1.0 km
- The Oxford Arms0.9 km
- MFA Bowl0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Freedom Centre0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Planet Buffet0.9 km
- Bus Station Cafe0.9 km
- Mowchak0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Antalya Kebab House1.0 km
- College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Mr Chips1.0 km
- The Welcome Fish Bar0.9 km
- Perfect0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Charades Guest House0.6 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Somerville House0.9 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.6 km
- Leominster17.8 km
- Ledbury19.2 km
Bus Stops
- Overbury Road0.1 km
- Overbury Road0.1 km
- thePoint40.2 km
- thePoint40.2 km
- Churchill Gardens0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: HR11DJ · Data under Open Government Licence