HR1 1RQ is a sought-after residential area on Ledbury Road, 0.7km from Aylestone Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Aylestone Hill ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, HR1 1RQ represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £290k, down 32.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1RQ are sourced from Output Area E00070591 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEDBURY ROAD, HR1 1RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEDBURY ROAD, HR1 1RQ.
275
47
£ 47,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HR1 1RQ spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 32.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1RQ. The average age is 46.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
9 sales · Mean £ 298,666
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1RQ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hampton Dene Primary School
The Beacon College
Broadlands Primary School
Aylestone School
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Barrs Court School
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Perfect1.0 km
- Silver Dragon0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- City Gates Take-Away0.7 km
- The Traditional Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Elizabeth Court0.3 km
- The Core0.6 km
- Bus Station Cafe0.9 km
- CUP Coffee House & Gallery0.6 km
- Food to Go0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Ledbury Road Service Station0.5 km
- Tupsley Butchers0.5 km
- Corner Stores (Premier)0.7 km
- Londis Hereford0.3 km
- Rockfield Spirits Limited0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Charades Guest House0.6 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.6 km
- Somerville House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Brewers Arms0.8 km
- Cock Of Tupsley0.9 km
- Rose & Crown0.1 km
- Victory1.0 km
- The Commercial1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford1.0 km
- Ledbury18.6 km
- Leominster18.8 km
Bus Stops
- Quarry Road0.1 km
- Quarry Road0.1 km
- Rose and Crown0.1 km
- Rose and Crown0.2 km
- Rose and Crown0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11RQ · Data under Open Government Licence