HR1 2SX is a mixed residential area on Ledbury Road, 0.3km from Portfields in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HR1 2SX is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 2SX are sourced from Output Area E00070721 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEDBURY ROAD, HR1 2SX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEDBURY ROAD, HR1 2SX.
291
45
£ 40,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR1 2SX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in HR1 2SX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 2SX. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HR1 2SX is moderate at 62 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 James' CofE Primary School
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Barrs Court School
St Martin's Primary School
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Hampton Dene Primary School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Bucharest Magazin1.0 km
- Cherries and Berries Ltd0.8 km
- Clintons0.8 km
- Coral Racing Ltd0.9 km
- Europe1.0 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Hereford Bowling Club0.9 km
- Gordon Bennetts0.7 km
- Saxtys0.9 km
- The Herdsman0.9 km
- Golden Fleece0.5 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Bill's Kitchen Hereford0.9 km
- Cafe Ascari0.9 km
- Cafe Bodega0.9 km
- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Costa0.8 km
- + 88 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Felly-B AfroCarribean Store0.9 km
- Summer Palace0.9 km
- A&J0.7 km
- Marmaris Kebab House0.7 km
- Prince's Meals On Wheels0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer Hereford0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Charades Guest House0.8 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.9 km
- Castle House Hotel0.5 km
- Green Dragon Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.9 km
- Ledbury19.2 km
- Leominster19.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Giles0.1 km
- St James Road0.1 km
- Central Avenue0.2 km
- Central Avenue0.2 km
- Harold Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR12SX · Data under Open Government Licence