HR1 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Penn Grove Road, 0.5km from College Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR1, HR1 1BJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. 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. 88% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £363k, up 35.7% year-on-year. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00070606 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENN GROVE ROAD, HR1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN GROVE ROAD, HR1 1BJ.
285
44
£ 47,600 /yr
55%
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
HR1 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £363k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 35.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1BJ. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 299,500
6 sales · Mean £ 330,666
Detached
£ 390,000
3 sales · Mean £ 357,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1BJ has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Barrs Court School
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Aylestone School
Broadlands Primary School
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
The Beacon College
Holmer CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Claires Accessories Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Charcuterie-Hereford0.9 km
- CN Sport1.0 km
- Jazzy Juice1.0 km
- Loaded Burritos1.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Golden Fleece1.0 km
- The Kerry0.8 km
- The Shack Revolution0.8 km
- The Venue0.9 km
- Kings Fee0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Babar Cafe0.8 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Coffee#11.0 km
- Creams Cafe0.8 km
- Dough0.8 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- A&J0.8 km
- Marmaris Kebab House0.8 km
- Ruby Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Sizzler0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Charades Guest House0.4 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- Somerville House0.7 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.3 km
- Leominster18.1 km
- Ledbury19.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bulmer Avenue0.1 km
- Bryngwyn Close0.2 km
- Bryngwyn Close0.2 km
- Hereford Rail Station0.3 km
- Moreland Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11BJ · Data under Open Government Licence