HR4 0BL is an active urban area located 0.3km from Hereford in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Greyfriars ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for HR4 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00071088 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR4 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR4 0BL.
392
47
£ 44,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR4 0BL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HR4 0BL spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR4 0BL. The average age is 46.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HR4 0BL are high at 163 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Riverside Primary School
St Martin's Primary School
St James' CofE Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School
Barrs Court School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Eign Stop0.1 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouses0.8 km
- The Spiceworks0.2 km
- Biedronka0.2 km
- Cakes and Catering0.2 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
- Green Dragon Hotel0.2 km
- Holly Tree Guest House0.3 km
- Castle House Hotel0.7 km
- Alexander Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Beer in Hand0.1 km
- Hereford Military Club0.1 km
- Great Western Railway Staff Association0.2 km
- Hogarths0.7 km
- Novello’s Pool Bar and Sports Loft0.5 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Museum of Cider0.4 km
- Razbari0.1 km
- Sabores De Portugal0.1 km
- Cosy Club Hereford0.4 km
- De Koffie Pot0.3 km
- + 99 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Batterlicious0.1 km
- New Chop Suey Bar0.1 km
- Whitecross Fish Bar0.4 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
- 2J Takeaway0.6 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford1.0 km
- Leominster18.8 km
Bus Stops
- Friar Street Library0.1 km
- Gala Bingo0.1 km
- St Martin's Street0.2 km
- Victoria Court0.2 km
- Victoria Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR40BL · Data under Open Government Licence