Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

ADMIRALS CLOSE, HR1 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADMIRALS CLOSE, HR1 1BU.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.2 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.5 km
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Aylestone School

Requires Improvement430 pupils0.7 km
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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils1.0 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils1.0 km
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The Beacon College

45 pupils1.0 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Commercial0.9 km
  • The Oxford Arms0.8 km
  • MFA Bowl0.6 km
  • Swan Inn0.9 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
hotel

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
fastfood

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