Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

UNDERHILL ROAD, HR1 1SZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERHILL ROAD, HR1 1SZ.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

HR1 1SZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £264k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

HR1 1SZ is a sought-after residential area on Underhill Road, 0.5km from Eign Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Eign Hill ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR1, HR1 1SZ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k. 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 1SZ are sourced from Output Area E00071162 (shared with 6 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 1SZ. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

6 sales · Mean £ 236,325

Detached

£ 218,500

3 sales · Mean £ 217,833

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

HR1 1SZ has low crime rates — 11 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 offences23
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Hampton Dene Primary School

Good265 pupils0.5 km
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The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School

Good979 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils0.9 km
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The Beacon College

45 pupils0.9 km
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Broadlands Primary School

Good120 pupils1.0 km
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Aylestone School

Requires Improvement430 pupils1.0 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils1.1 km
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St James' CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Elizabeth Court0.5 km
  • The Core0.5 km
  • CUP Coffee House & Gallery0.5 km
  • Food to Go0.8 km
  • The Rose Garden0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Ledbury Road Service Station0.6 km
  • Tupsley Butchers0.5 km
  • Corner Stores (Premier)0.9 km
  • Londis Hereford0.5 km
  • Rockfield Spirits Limited0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Silver Dragon0.9 km
  • City Gates Take-Away0.9 km
  • The Traditional Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
  • Wing Sing0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Charades Guest House0.8 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Aylestone Court Hotel0.8 km
  • Somerville House0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Brewers Arms0.7 km
  • Cock Of Tupsley0.9 km
  • Rose & Crown0.2 km
  • Victory1.0 km
  • Volunteer Inn1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford1.2 km
  • Ledbury18.5 km
  • Leominster19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rose and Crown0.2 km
  • Quarry Road0.2 km
  • Quarry Road0.2 km
  • Rose and Crown0.3 km
  • Lichfield Avenue0.3 km