Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

GEOFFREY AVENUE, HR1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEOFFREY AVENUE, HR1 1BZ.

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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
paymentsAffluence
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 1BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.

home £343,083 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR1 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Geoffrey Avenue, 0.3km 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 1BZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, down 21.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR1 1BZ 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 1BZ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 307,500

6 sales · Mean £ 322,833

Semi-Detached

£ 277,250

2 sales · Mean £ 277,250

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

HR1 1BZ has low crime rates — 30 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 offences51
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.3 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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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 pupils0.8 km
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Aylestone School

Requires Improvement430 pupils0.8 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

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Somerville House0.9 km
  • Charades Guest House0.6 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Aylestone Court Hotel0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • B & M Home Store1.0 km
  • College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.5 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Cut the Crepe1.0 km
  • Grape Tree1.0 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • MFA Bowl0.3 km
  • Premier Inn/Thyme Bar & Grill0.7 km
  • Hogarths0.7 km
  • Novello’s Pool Bar and Sports Loft0.9 km
  • Gilbies Bar & Bistro0.9 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Cafe0.6 km
  • Westfields Football Club0.9 km
  • Willow Cafe0.9 km
  • Elizabeth Court0.9 km
  • Cosy Club Hereford0.9 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Perfect0.6 km
  • 2J Takeaway0.9 km
  • New Jasmine House0.7 km
  • College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.5 km
  • Keira’s Charcoal BBQ Grill0.7 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford0.4 km
  • Leominster18.0 km
  • Ledbury19.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bulmer Avenue0.1 km
  • Bulmer Avenue0.2 km
  • Bulmer Avenue0.2 km
  • College Road Co-op0.2 km
  • College Road Co-op0.2 km