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.
GAOL STREET, HR1 2HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAOL STREET, HR1 2HU.
346
36
£ 40,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR1 2HU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
St James' CofE Primary School
Barrs Court School
St Martin's Primary School
Riverside Primary School
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 3 more
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: HR12HU · Data under Open Government Licence