Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

COMMERCIAL STREET, HR1 2AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, HR1 2AJ.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 35, HR1 2AJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

HR1 2AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Commercial Street, 0.2km from Hereford in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (331 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for HR1 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00187292 (shared with 68 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 2AJ. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near HR1 2AJ are high at 331 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 offences379
Shoplifting218
Anti-social behaviour173
Criminal damage and arson86
Public order80

school Local Schools

A

Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils0.2 km
P

Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

Good571 pupils0.5 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.8 km
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St James' CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils0.9 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good604 pupils1.1 km
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St Martin's Primary School

Good371 pupils1.1 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Eign Stop0.5 km
  • ASDA Hereford PFS1.0 km
  • Bucharest Magazin0.3 km
  • Cherries and Berries Ltd0.1 km
  • Clintons0.1 km
  • + 81 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Holly Tree Guest House0.7 km
  • Alexander Guest House1.0 km
  • Charades Guest House0.9 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Beer in Hand0.5 km
  • Hereford Military Club0.5 km
  • Hereford Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Gordon Bennetts0.1 km
  • Merkur Cashino0.3 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

104 nearby
  • Museum of Cider0.8 km
  • Razbari0.5 km
  • Sabores De Portugal0.5 km
  • Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels0.5 km
  • Bill's Kitchen Hereford0.2 km
  • + 99 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Batterlicious0.5 km
  • New Chop Suey Bar0.5 km
  • Whitecross Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Felly-B AfroCarribean Store0.2 km
  • Summer Palace0.2 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford0.6 km
  • Leominster18.7 km
  • Ledbury19.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hereford. Widemarsh Street0.1 km
  • Maylord Shopping Centre0.1 km
  • Maylord Shopping Centre0.1 km
  • Maylord Shopping Centre0.1 km
  • Shire Hall0.1 km