Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

VENNS LANE, HR1 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENNS LANE, HR1 1DE.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

HR1 1DE is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 77% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £461k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR1 1DE is a sought-after residential area on Venns Lane, 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 1DE offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 77% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00070589 (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 1DE. The average age is 60.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 297,000

Detached

£ 419,475

6 sales · Mean £ 440,441

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

HR1 1DE has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.3 km
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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 pupils0.4 km
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Aylestone School

Requires Improvement430 pupils0.4 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.5 km
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The Beacon College

45 pupils0.7 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Somerville House0.8 km
  • Aylestone Court Hotel0.5 km
  • Charades Guest House0.5 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • City Self Service0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.7 km
  • JMart0.9 km
  • Legges0.6 km
  • Rockfield Spirits Limited0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Commercial0.8 km
  • MFA Bowl0.7 km
  • Swan Inn0.8 km
  • The Oxford Arms1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Freedom Centre0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Planet Buffet0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant1.0 km
  • Food to Go0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • Perfect0.8 km
  • New Jasmine House1.0 km
  • College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford0.7 km
  • Leominster17.9 km
  • Ledbury19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Churchill Gardens0.1 km
  • Churchill Gardens0.1 km
  • Overbury Road0.1 km
  • Overbury Road0.1 km
  • Venn's Lane0.2 km