Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

RUSSELL CLOSE, HR1 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL CLOSE, HR1 1DJ.

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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 1DJ 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 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £365k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £365k 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 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Russell Close, 0.4km 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 1DJ 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. 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 1DJ 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 1DJ. 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

Detached

£ 266,950

7 sales · Mean £ 304,707

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

HR1 1DJ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson5
Possession of weapons3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.1 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.5 km
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Aylestone School

Requires Improvement430 pupils0.6 km
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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 pupils0.6 km
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The Beacon College

45 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils1.0 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils1.0 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • City Self Service0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.8 km
  • Soho1.0 km
  • C R News0.9 km
  • Londis Hereford0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Kings Fee1.0 km
  • The Commercial0.8 km
  • Long Bar1.0 km
  • The Oxford Arms0.9 km
  • MFA Bowl0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Freedom Centre0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Planet Buffet0.9 km
  • Bus Station Cafe0.9 km
  • Mowchak0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Antalya Kebab House1.0 km
  • College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.6 km
  • Mr Chips1.0 km
  • The Welcome Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Perfect0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford0.6 km
  • Leominster17.8 km
  • Ledbury19.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Overbury Road0.1 km
  • Overbury Road0.1 km
  • thePoint40.2 km
  • thePoint40.2 km
  • Churchill Gardens0.3 km