Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

LINGEN AVENUE, HR1 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINGEN AVENUE, HR1 1BY.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, HR1 1BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.

home £374,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR1 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Lingen Avenue, 0.2km from College Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HR1 1BY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £374k, up 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00070602 (shared with 5 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 1BY. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 268,000

5 sales · Mean £ 295,400

Detached

£ 425,000

5 sales · Mean £ 421,900

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

HR1 1BY has low crime rates — 35 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 offences68
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.4 km
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St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils0.7 km
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Aylestone School

Requires Improvement430 pupils0.9 km
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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 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

32 nearby
  • B & M Home Store0.9 km
  • College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Holland And Barrett Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Printer and Tailor1.0 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • MFA Bowl0.4 km
  • Premier Inn/Thyme Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Hogarths0.8 km
  • Novello’s Pool Bar and Sports Loft1.0 km
  • Gilbies Bar & Bistro1.0 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Cafe0.6 km
  • Westfields Football Club0.9 km
  • Willow Cafe0.9 km
  • Elizabeth Court1.0 km
  • Cosy Club Hereford0.9 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Perfect0.6 km
  • 2J Takeaway0.9 km
  • New Jasmine House0.7 km
  • College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.4 km
  • Keira’s Charcoal BBQ Grill0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Charades Guest House0.6 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Aylestone Court Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford0.5 km
  • Leominster17.9 km
  • Ledbury19.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bulmer Avenue0.2 km
  • College Road Co-op0.2 km
  • College Road Co-op0.2 km
  • Penn Grove Road0.2 km
  • Penn Grove Road0.2 km