Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HR1 2HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR1 2HT.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

339

cake
Avg Age

35

payments
Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

work
Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

High employment, young population. HR1 2HT 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.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR1 2HT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Portfields in Hereford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (337 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for HR1 2HT are sourced from Output Area E00187292 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 2HT. 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

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near HR1 2HT are high at 337 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 offences388
Anti-social behaviour168
Shoplifting131
Criminal damage and arson90
Public order77

school Local Schools

A

Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils0.3 km
P

St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils0.3 km
A

Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.6 km
P

Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

Good571 pupils0.7 km
P

St James' CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils0.8 km
P

St Martin's Primary School

Good371 pupils1.2 km
P

St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.2 km
P

Riverside Primary School

Good604 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Somerville House0.8 km
  • Holly Tree Guest House0.9 km
  • Charades Guest House0.7 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Aylestone Court Hotel0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • + 3 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Eign Stop0.7 km
  • Bucharest Magazin0.5 km
  • Cherries and Berries Ltd0.3 km
  • Clintons0.3 km
  • Coral Racing Ltd0.3 km
  • + 76 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Beer in Hand0.7 km
  • Hereford Military Club0.7 km
  • Hereford Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Gordon Bennetts0.2 km
  • Merkur Cashino0.5 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Razbari0.7 km
  • Sabores De Portugal0.7 km
  • Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels0.7 km
  • Bill's Kitchen Hereford0.4 km
  • Cafe Ascari0.5 km
  • + 96 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Batterlicious0.7 km
  • New Chop Suey Bar0.7 km
  • Felly-B AfroCarribean Store0.5 km
  • Summer Palace0.3 km
  • Antalya Kebab House0.1 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford0.5 km
  • Leominster18.8 km
  • Ledbury19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Franklin Barnes0.1 km
  • Shire Hall0.1 km
  • Yates0.1 km
  • Shire Hall0.2 km
  • Shire Hall0.2 km