The HR2 6BG postcode is in Herefordshire, County of, Herefordshire, County of postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the HR2 6BG area, explore the HR2 6BG Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the HR2 6BG area, visit the HR2 6BG House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | HR2 |
| Ward | Saxon Gate |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Hereford South |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Hereford |
| Police Force | West Mercia |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Saxon Gate |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 8967 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood / Constrained renters / Sparse English and Welsh Countryside, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Putson(0.05 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Post Office(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hereford(1.24 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | HR2 6AF (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady's RC Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | HR2 7RN (0.40 mi) | Details |
| St James' CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | HR1 2QN (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Blackmarston SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | HR2 7NX (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Marlbrook Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | HR2 7NT (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | HR2 7JF (0.60 mi) | Details |
| The Hereford AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | HR2 7NG (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Hereford Cathedral SchoolSecondary, None | 11-19 | HR1 2NG (0.74 mi) | Details |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior SchoolPrimary, None | 2-11 | HR1 2NW (0.74 mi) | Details |
| Lord Scudamore Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | HR4 0AS (0.91 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WARGRAVE HOUSE SURGERY(0.86 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| wargrave house surgeryActivewargrave house surgery, 23 st.owen street, hereford, herefordshire | 01432272285 | HR1 2JB |
| cantilupe surgeryActivecantilupe surgery, 51 st. owen street, hereford, herefordshire | 01432268031 | HR1 2JB |
The population of HR26BG is 312 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1757), Between 25 to 34 (1320), and Between 35 to 44 (1275).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 280 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 21.
Regarding education, 86 adults have No qualifications, while 43 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (364), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (251).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (176), followed by No religion (114).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (63) followed by Semi-routine occupations (57), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (543), and 259 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1630) and European Union EU-8 (82).