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.
COURTNAY RISE, HR1 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTNAY RISE, HR1 1BP.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Barrs Court School
Broadlands Primary School
Aylestone School
The Beacon College
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Holmer CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
20 nearby- Freedom Centre0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Planet Buffet0.8 km
- Bus Station Cafe0.8 km
- Mowchak0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: HR11BP · Data under Open Government Licence