Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

PENN GROVE ROAD, HR1 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN GROVE ROAD, HR1 1BX.

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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 1BX 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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2/10
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Area Character

HR1 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £375k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £375k 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 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Penn Grove Road, 0.1km 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 1BX offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 1BX 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 1BX. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 298,500

2 sales · Mean £ 298,500

Detached

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 433,500

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

HR1 1BX has low crime rates — 32 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 offences69
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order7

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 pupils0.5 km
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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 pupils0.8 km
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Aylestone School

Requires Improvement430 pupils0.8 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.0 km
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The Beacon College

45 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B & M Home Store1.0 km
  • College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.3 km
  • C R News0.9 km
  • Dunelm1.0 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • MFA Bowl0.6 km
  • Premier Inn/Thyme Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • Swan Inn1.0 km
  • Hogarths1.0 km
  • Long Bar1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Cafe0.8 km
  • Munchies1.0 km
  • The Glass Tandoori1.0 km
  • Bus Station Cafe0.9 km
  • Mowchak0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Perfect0.8 km
  • New Jasmine House0.9 km
  • College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.3 km
  • Keira’s Charcoal BBQ Grill0.9 km
  • Spice Minister0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford0.6 km
  • Leominster17.7 km
  • Ledbury19.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Penn Grove Road0.1 km
  • Penn Grove Road0.1 km
  • thePoint40.2 km
  • thePoint40.2 km
  • College Road Co-op0.3 km