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.
VENNS LANE, HR1 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENNS LANE, HR1 1DT.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Commercial0.9 km
- The Oxford Arms0.9 km
- MFA Bowl0.7 km
- Swan Inn0.7 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: HR11DT · Data under Open Government Licence