Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

BARTON ROAD, HR4 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON ROAD, HR4 0AU.

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Population

450

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR4 0AU 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.

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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
workEmployment
4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 47, HR4 0AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £323k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.

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

HR4 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Barton Road, 0.5km from Hereford St. Martins in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Greyfriars ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR4 0AU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, up 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR4 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00071091 (shared with 14 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 HR4 0AU. The average age is 47.0. 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

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 318,500

9 sales · Mean £ 321,722

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

HR4 0AU has low crime rates — 46 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson19
Shoplifting17
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

Good571 pupils0.4 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good604 pupils0.5 km
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St Martin's Primary School

Good371 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School

Good185 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils1.1 km
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St James' CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.2 km
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Blackmarston School

Good97 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Eign Stop0.5 km
  • Taylors Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Chandos Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Claires Accessories Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • Charcuterie-Hereford0.9 km
  • + 73 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km
  • Castle House Hotel0.9 km
  • Green Dragon Hotel0.6 km
  • Holly Tree Guest House0.2 km
  • Alexander Guest House0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Beer in Hand0.5 km
  • Hereford Military Club0.4 km
  • Rubix1.0 km
  • Golden Fleece1.0 km
  • The Grapes0.8 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Museum of Cider0.4 km
  • Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Lunch Club0.8 km
  • Razbari0.5 km
  • Sabores De Portugal0.5 km
  • Cafe Miro1.0 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Hereford0.8 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Batterlicious0.5 km
  • New Chop Suey Bar0.5 km
  • Whitecross Fish Bar0.5 km
  • A&J1.0 km
  • Marmaris Kebab House1.0 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford1.4 km
  • Leominster19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • St Martin's Street0.4 km
  • Friar Street Library0.4 km
  • Asda Store0.4 km
  • Victoria Court0.5 km