Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

EGGLETON LANE, HR1 1GJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGGLETON LANE, HR1 1GJ.

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Population

622

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HR1 1GJ — age 41, 75% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HR1 1GJ is a safe, established residential area on Eggleton Lane, 0.5km from Holmer in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR1, HR1 1GJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1GJ are sourced from Output Area E00187238 (shared with 10 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 1GJ. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,500

2 sales · Mean £ 210,500

Detached

£ 297,500

6 sales · Mean £ 302,000

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

HR1 1GJ has low crime rates — 35 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft9
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.1 km
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St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.2 km
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The Brookfield School

Requires Improvement93 pupils1.5 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hopbine Hotel0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Taste for Adventure0.6 km
  • Aramark Ltd - Special Metals0.4 km
  • Hereford Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • Holmer Park Spa and Health Club0.4 km
  • Munstone House0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Starting Gate Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Secret Garden0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.8 km
  • Andrew's Holmer Stores (Premier)0.7 km
  • Dunelm0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford1.7 km
  • Leominster16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Veterinary Surgery0.1 km
  • Pegasus Football Ground0.2 km
  • Pegasus Football Ground0.2 km
  • Cleeve Orchard0.4 km
  • Cleeve Orchard0.4 km