HR1 1BE is a mixed residential area on Hopton Road, 0.5km from Aylestone Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 1.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00070607 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOPTON ROAD, HR1 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPTON ROAD, HR1 1BE.
337
44
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR1 1BE 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 44, HR1 1BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1BE. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,250
6 sales · Mean £ 246,416
Semi-Detached
£ 243,750
2 sales · Mean £ 243,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HR1 1BE is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barrs Court School
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Broadlands Primary School
Aylestone School
The Beacon College
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Cherries and Berries Ltd0.8 km
- Clintons0.9 km
- Coral Racing Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Hereford Off Licence0.7 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Hereford Bowling Club0.9 km
- Gordon Bennetts0.8 km
- Saxtys0.8 km
- The Herdsman0.7 km
- Golden Fleece0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels0.9 km
- Bill's Kitchen Hereford0.9 km
- Costa0.8 km
- EN BBQ & Sushi0.8 km
- Go Piri Go0.7 km
- + 70 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Felly-B AfroCarribean Store1.0 km
- Summer Palace0.7 km
- A&J0.7 km
- Marmaris Kebab House0.7 km
- Ruby Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Hereford0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Charades Guest House0.2 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.2 km
- Castle House Hotel0.9 km
- Somerville House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.2 km
- Leominster18.3 km
- Ledbury19.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hereford Rail Station0.2 km
- Station Approach Bridge0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Bryngwyn Close0.2 km
- Hereford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11BE · Data under Open Government Licence