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.
LINGEN AVENUE, HR1 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINGEN AVENUE, HR1 1BY.
373
41
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Barrs Court School
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Aylestone School
Broadlands Primary School
Holmer CofE Academy
The Beacon College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: HR11BY · Data under Open Government Licence