Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

PLAINESBROOK, HR6 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLAINESBROOK, HR6 0BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

286

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR6 0BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

HR6 0BW is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

HR6 0BW is a mixed residential area on Plainesbrook, 0.6km from Cock Gate in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Bircher ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR6 0BW represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for HR6 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00070652 (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 HR6 0BW. The average age is 58.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Yarpole Community Shop0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Gallery Cafe0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bell Yarpole Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leominster7.6 km
  • Ludlow10.5 km
  • Bucknell14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bircher Common Turn0.2 km