Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

VENNS LANE, HR1 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENNS LANE, HR1 1DT.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 77% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, HR1 1DT is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 132.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR1 1DT is a sought-after residential area on Venns Lane, 0.3km from College Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HR1 1DT is 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: Average house prices are around £279k, up 132.7% year-on-year. 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00070589 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1DT. 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

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 317,500

8 sales · Mean £ 310,062

Flat

£ 137,500

3 sales · Mean £ 146,666

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HR1 1DT 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson5
Possession of weapons4
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.0 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.6 km
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Aylestone School

Requires Improvement430 pupils0.6 km
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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 pupils0.6 km
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The Beacon College

45 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils1.1 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • City Self Service0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.9 km
  • Londis Hereford0.9 km
  • College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.5 km
  • JMart0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Commercial0.9 km
  • The Oxford Arms0.9 km
  • MFA Bowl0.7 km
  • Swan Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Freedom Centre1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Planet Buffet1.0 km
  • Play Planet0.9 km
  • Cider Orchard Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
hotel

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.5 km
  • The Welcome Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Perfect0.9 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.9 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 Road0.1 km
  • St Francis Xavier School0.3 km