HR1 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Farm House Close, 0.1km from College Estate in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, HR1 1AR is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00070594 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARM HOUSE CLOSE, HR1 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM HOUSE CLOSE, HR1 1AR.
292
42
£ 47,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HR1 1AR's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £210k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £210k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1AR. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 207,500
4 sales · Mean £ 197,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1AR has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Aylestone School
Broadlands Primary School
Barrs Court School
The Beacon College
Holmer CofE Academy
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Aramark Ltd - Special Metals0.9 km
- Taste for Adventure0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Legges0.6 km
- College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hopbine Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Swan Inn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford1.1 km
- Leominster17.3 km
- Ledbury19.4 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Park0.2 km
- St Francis Xavier School0.2 km
- St Francis Xavier School0.2 km
- College Road0.2 km
- College Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11AR · Data under Open Government Licence