Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

LODER DRIVE, HR1 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODER DRIVE, HR1 1DS.

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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 1DS 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 — £366k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 14.0% year-on-year.

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

HR1 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Loder Drive, 0.4km from College Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Holmer ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HR1 1DS 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: Average house prices are around £366k, up 14.0% year-on-year. 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 1DS 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 1DS. 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

Detached

£ 325,000

21 sales · Mean £ 343,309

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

5 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

HR1 1DS 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour11
Possession of weapons3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2

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 pupils0.5 km
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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.7 km
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The Beacon College

45 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils1.2 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Poundstretcher & Pet Hut1.0 km
  • Legges0.5 km
  • Rockfield Spirits Limited1.0 km
  • Whittern Way Store (Premier)0.9 km
  • College Green Spar Post Office & Store0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Aylestone Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Hopbine Hotel1.0 km
  • Charades Guest House0.8 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Food to Go0.6 km
  • Pumpkin Cafe0.8 km
  • Taste for Adventure0.6 km
  • Cider Orchard Restaurant0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • MFA Bowl0.8 km
  • Swan Inn0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • College Green Chip Shop Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Overbury Road0.1 km
  • Overbury Road0.1 km
  • thePoint40.2 km
  • thePoint40.2 km
  • The Shires0.3 km