Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

VOWLES CLOSE, HR4 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VOWLES CLOSE, HR4 0DF.

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Population

192

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR4 0DF 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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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in HR4 0DF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 14.8% year-on-year.

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

HR4 0DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Vowles Close, 0.7km from Moorfields in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Widemarsh ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HR4 0DF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR4 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00071115 (shared with 11 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 0DF. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 124,750

6 sales · Mean £ 123,750

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

HR4 0DF has low crime rates — 25 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft10
Bicycle theft5

school Local Schools

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The Brookfield School

Requires Improvement93 pupils0.9 km
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Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

Good571 pupils0.9 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Primary School

Good559 pupils1.1 km
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Whitecross Hereford

Inadequate938 pupils1.2 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good604 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Plaza0.9 km
  • Seasalt Cornwall1.0 km
  • Super Polo Foods1.0 km
  • Tiger UK Midlands0.9 km
  • Eign Stop0.7 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Hereford Richmond Place Club0.8 km
  • Beer in Hand0.7 km
  • Hereford Military Club0.9 km
  • Great Western Railway Staff Association0.7 km
  • Golden Lion0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Holly Tree Guest House0.9 km
  • Alexander Guest House0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Museum of Cider0.5 km
  • Razbari0.7 km
  • Sabores De Portugal0.7 km
  • Fox & Mabel1.0 km
  • Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd0.6 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Batterlicious0.7 km
  • New Chop Suey Bar0.7 km
  • Whitecross Fish Bar0.4 km
  • The Noisy Fridge / The Hatch0.7 km
  • New Lucky House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford1.6 km
  • Leominster18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • White Horse Street0.1 km
  • White Horse Street0.1 km
  • White Horse Street Shelter0.1 km
  • White Horse Street Shelter0.2 km
  • Holmer Street0.2 km