HR1 2DW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Hereford in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (349 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00187292 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR1 2DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR1 2DW.
339
35
£ 40,000 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. HR1 2DW combines 66% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 2DW. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HR1 2DW are high at 349 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
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Barrs Court School
St James' CofE Primary School
Holmer CofE Academy
Riverside Primary School
St Martin's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Somerville House1.0 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Holly Tree Guest House0.7 km
- Charades Guest House0.8 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Eign Stop0.6 km
- Bucharest Magazin0.3 km
- Cherries and Berries Ltd0.1 km
- Clintons0.2 km
- Coral Racing Ltd0.1 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Beer in Hand0.6 km
- Hereford Military Club0.5 km
- Hereford Bowling Club0.2 km
- Gordon Bennetts0.1 km
- Merkur Cashino0.4 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Museum of Cider0.9 km
- Razbari0.6 km
- Sabores De Portugal0.6 km
- Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels0.5 km
- Bill's Kitchen Hereford0.2 km
- + 98 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Batterlicious0.6 km
- New Chop Suey Bar0.6 km
- Whitecross Fish Bar0.9 km
- Felly-B AfroCarribean Store0.3 km
- Summer Palace0.2 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.5 km
- Leominster18.7 km
- Ledbury19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Maylord Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Maylord Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Maylord Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Hereford. Widemarsh Street0.1 km
- Shire Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR12DW · Data under Open Government Licence