Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

COURTNAY RISE, HR1 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTNAY RISE, HR1 1BP.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HR1 1BP combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£341k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

HR1 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Courtnay Rise, 0.3km from Aylestone Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HR1 1BP is 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00070606 (shared with 5 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 HR1 1BP. 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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 332,500

8 sales · Mean £ 311,937

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

HR1 1BP has low crime rates — 26 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.3 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.4 km
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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 pupils0.4 km
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Aylestone School

Requires Improvement430 pupils0.4 km
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The Beacon College

45 pupils0.7 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils1.0 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • City Self Service0.7 km
  • Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.6 km
  • Soho0.9 km
  • C R News0.9 km
  • Londis Hereford0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Kings Fee0.9 km
  • Masonic Hall Co. Ltd - Catering for All Occasions0.9 km
  • The Commercial0.7 km
  • Long Bar0.9 km
  • Play0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Freedom Centre0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Planet Buffet0.8 km
  • Bus Station Cafe0.8 km
  • Mowchak0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Antalya Kebab House0.9 km
  • College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Mr Chips0.9 km
  • The Welcome Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Perfect0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Charades Guest House0.4 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • Somerville House0.7 km
  • Aylestone Court Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford0.6 km
  • Leominster18.0 km
  • Ledbury19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Churchill Gardens0.1 km
  • Churchill Gardens0.1 km
  • Venn's Lane0.2 km
  • Overbury Road0.2 km
  • Venn's Lane0.2 km