Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HR1 2DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR1 2DA.

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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 2DA 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 2DA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Hereford in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HR1 2DA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (310 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for HR1 2DA 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 2DA. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near HR1 2DA are high at 310 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 offences391
Shoplifting259
Anti-social behaviour176
Criminal damage and arson87
Public order81

school Local Schools

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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils0.2 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils0.2 km
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Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

Good571 pupils0.5 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.7 km
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St James' CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils0.9 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good604 pupils1.2 km
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St Martin's Primary School

Good371 pupils1.2 km
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Holmer CofE Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Eign Stop0.5 km
  • Bucharest Magazin0.3 km
  • Cherries and Berries Ltd0.1 km
  • Clintons0.1 km
  • Coral Racing Ltd0.1 km
  • + 80 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

102 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
  • + 97 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Batterlicious0.5 km
  • New Chop Suey Bar0.5 km
  • Whitecross Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Felly-B AfroCarribean Store0.3 km
  • Summer Palace0.2 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Maylord Shopping Centre0.1 km
  • Maylord Shopping Centre0.1 km
  • Hereford. Widemarsh Street0.1 km
  • Maylord Shopping Centre0.1 km
  • Shire Hall0.2 km