Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

GAOL STREET, HR1 2HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAOL STREET, HR1 2HU.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR1 2HU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

HR1 2HU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £174k. Property prices are trending up 71.9% year-on-year.

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

HR1 2HU is an active urban area on Gaol Street, 0.2km from Portfields in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

HR1 2HU is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are high (312 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 71.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR1 2HU are sourced from Output Area E00070726 (shared with 18 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 2HU. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 174,000

2 sales · Mean £ 174,000

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

Crime rates near HR1 2HU are high at 312 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 offences401
Anti-social behaviour165
Shoplifting126
Criminal damage and arson91
Public order78

school Local Schools

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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

Good571 pupils0.7 km
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St James' CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils0.7 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils0.7 km
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St Martin's Primary School

Good371 pupils1.1 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good604 pupils1.2 km
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St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Somerville House0.8 km
  • Holly Tree Guest House0.8 km
  • Charades Guest House0.7 km
  • Holly House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Aylestone Court Hotel0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Eign Stop0.8 km
  • Bucharest Magazin0.5 km
  • Cherries and Berries Ltd0.3 km
  • Clintons0.3 km
  • Coral Racing Ltd0.4 km
  • + 78 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Beer in Hand0.8 km
  • Hereford Military Club0.7 km
  • Hereford Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Gordon Bennetts0.2 km
  • Merkur Cashino0.6 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Razbari0.8 km
  • Sabores De Portugal0.8 km
  • Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels0.8 km
  • Bill's Kitchen Hereford0.4 km
  • Cafe Ascari0.5 km
  • + 96 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Batterlicious0.8 km
  • New Chop Suey Bar0.8 km
  • Felly-B AfroCarribean Store0.5 km
  • Summer Palace0.4 km
  • Antalya Kebab House0.2 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Shire Hall0.1 km
  • Shire Hall0.1 km
  • Shire Hall0.1 km
  • Cantilupe Street0.2 km
  • Franklin Barnes0.2 km