HR1 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Admirals Close, 0.2km 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 1BU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00070604 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ADMIRALS CLOSE, HR1 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADMIRALS CLOSE, HR1 1BU.
279
50
£ 47,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR1 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HR1 1BU's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £444k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £444k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1BU. The average age is 50.3. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 392,500
6 sales · Mean £ 382,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1BU has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Barrs Court School
Aylestone School
Broadlands Primary School
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
The Beacon College
Holmer CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- City Self Service0.9 km
- Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.9 km
- C R News1.0 km
- Magazin Timisoara Limited0.9 km
- College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Commercial0.9 km
- The Oxford Arms0.8 km
- MFA Bowl0.6 km
- Swan Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Freedom Centre0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Planet Buffet0.9 km
- Bus Station Cafe1.0 km
- Mowchak1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Charades Guest House0.7 km
- Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel0.7 km
- Hopbine Hotel0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.4 km
- The Welcome Fish Bar0.8 km
- Perfect0.9 km
- New Jasmine House1.0 km
- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford0.7 km
- Leominster17.7 km
- Ledbury19.4 km
Bus Stops
- thePoint40.1 km
- thePoint40.1 km
- Penn Grove Road0.2 km
- Penn Grove Road0.2 km
- Overbury Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11BU · Data under Open Government Licence