HR1 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Helensdale Close, 0.3km from College Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, HR1 1DP is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00070589 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HELENSDALE CLOSE, HR1 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELENSDALE CLOSE, HR1 1DP.
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 1DP 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 — £415k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1DP. 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
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
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1DP has low crime rates — 17 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
Aylestone School
Broadlands Primary School
Barrs Court School
The Beacon College
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Holmer CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- City Self Service1.0 km
- Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.9 km
- Londis Hereford1.0 km
- College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.6 km
- JMart1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Commercial1.0 km
- MFA Bowl0.8 km
- Swan Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Charades Guest House0.8 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.7 km
- Hopbine Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Play Planet1.0 km
- Cider Orchard Restaurant0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
- Food to Go0.7 km
- Pumpkin Cafe0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.6 km
- The Welcome Fish Bar1.0 km
- Perfect1.0 km
- Charcoal Grill1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.8 km
- Leominster17.7 km
- Ledbury19.2 km
Bus Stops
- thePoint40.1 km
- thePoint40.1 km
- Overbury Road0.1 km
- Overbury Road0.2 km
- St Francis Xavier School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11DP · Data under Open Government Licence