HR1 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Audley Crescent, 0.3km from Aylestone 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 1BW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, up 16.3% 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00070606 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AUDLEY CRESCENT, HR1 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUDLEY CRESCENT, HR1 1BW.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. HR1 1BW's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £303k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 1BW. 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
£ 285,000
17 sales · Mean £ 290,058
Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 1BW has low crime rates — 22 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
Barrs Court School
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Aylestone School
Broadlands Primary School
The Beacon College
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Holmer CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Kerry0.9 km
- The Shack Revolution1.0 km
- The Venue1.0 km
- Kings Fee0.8 km
- Masonic Hall Co. Ltd - Catering for All Occasions0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Babar Cafe1.0 km
- Creams Cafe0.9 km
- Dough0.9 km
- Erika Cakes And Coffee0.9 km
- Geek Retreat1.0 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- A&J1.0 km
- Marmaris Kebab House1.0 km
- Ruby Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Sizzler1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- City Self Service0.6 km
- Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.5 km
- Soho0.8 km
- C R News0.8 km
- Londis Hereford0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- Morrisons0.6 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
- Hereford0.5 km
- Leominster18.1 km
- Ledbury19.2 km
Bus Stops
- Churchill Gardens0.2 km
- Churchill Gardens0.2 km
- Moreland Avenue0.3 km
- Moreland Avenue0.3 km
- Venn's Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR11BW · Data under Open Government Licence