Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HELENSDALE CLOSE, HR1 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELENSDALE CLOSE, HR1 1DP.

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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 1DP 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 — £415k reflects the demand.

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

HR1 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Helensdale Close, 0.3km from College Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HR1 1DP is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 1DP 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 1DP. 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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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

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

HR1 1DP has low crime rates — 17 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson7
Possession of weapons4
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.1 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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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.7 km
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The Beacon College

45 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils1.1 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • City Self Service1.0 km
  • Poundstretcher & Pet Hut0.9 km
  • Londis Hereford1.0 km
  • College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.6 km
  • JMart1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Commercial1.0 km
  • MFA Bowl0.8 km
  • Swan Inn0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Charades Guest House0.8 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Aylestone Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Hopbine Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Play Planet1.0 km
  • Cider Orchard Restaurant0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
  • Food to Go0.7 km
  • Pumpkin Cafe0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.6 km
  • The Welcome Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Perfect1.0 km
  • Charcoal Grill1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford0.8 km
  • Leominster17.7 km
  • Ledbury19.2 km

Bus Stops

  • thePoint40.1 km
  • thePoint40.1 km
  • Overbury Road0.1 km
  • Overbury Road0.2 km
  • St Francis Xavier School0.3 km