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.
COMMERCIAL STREET, HR1 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, HR1 2AJ.
339
35
£ 40,000 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Barrs Court School
St James' CofE Primary School
Riverside Primary School
St Martin's Primary School
Holmer CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- + 3 more
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
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Postcode Profile: HR12AJ · Data under Open Government Licence