Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

PRINKNASH CLOSE, HR2 7XA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINKNASH CLOSE, HR2 7XA.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HR2 7XA — age 40, 81% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR2 7XA is a sought-after residential area on Prinknash Close, 1.0km from Hunderton Gardens in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Belmont Rural ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR2, HR2 7XA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR2 7XA are sourced from Output Area E00070622 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR2 7XA. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 237,250

4 sales · Mean £ 246,125

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

HR2 7XA has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft17
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Blackmarston School

Good97 pupils0.9 km
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The Hereford Academy

Requires Improvement569 pupils1.0 km
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Marlbrook Primary School

Good644 pupils1.1 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good604 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School

Good185 pupils1.2 km
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St Martin's Primary School

Good371 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brampton Road Stores (Family Shopper)0.6 km
  • Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier)0.6 km
  • McColl's @ The Oval0.6 km
  • Oval Stores (Premier)0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Three Counties Hotel0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • Tesco Customer Cafe0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.1 km
  • Plaice 540.8 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Mermaid Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Mr Wong @ The Mermaid0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Vaga Tavern0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Store0.1 km
  • Glenstall Close. Belmont0.1 km
  • Abbotsmead Road0.1 km
  • Tesco Store0.2 km
  • Oban Way0.3 km