HR1 2QU is a safe, established residential area on Harold Street, 0.2km from Bartonsham in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Eign Hill ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 40.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 2QU are sourced from Output Area E00071155 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAROLD STREET, HR1 2QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAROLD STREET, HR1 2QU.
298
38
£ 40,000 /yr
54%
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
HR1 2QU is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 40.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 2QU. The average age is 37.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
11 sales · Mean £ 235,282
Semi-Detached
£ 387,500
6 sales · Mean £ 363,500
Flat
£ 160,000
2 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 2QU has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James' CofE Primary School
St Martin's Primary School
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Barrs Court School
Our Lady's RC Primary School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Somerville House0.8 km
- Castle House Hotel0.5 km
- Green Dragon Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Hereford0.8 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Cherries and Berries Ltd0.8 km
- Clintons0.8 km
- Coral Racing Ltd1.0 km
- Dino Market1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Hereford Bowling Club1.0 km
- Gordon Bennetts0.8 km
- Saxtys1.0 km
- Golden Fleece0.6 km
- The Grapes0.8 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Bill's Kitchen Hereford0.9 km
- Cafe Ascari1.0 km
- Cafe Bodega0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- FirstLight Trust0.9 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Felly-B AfroCarribean Store1.0 km
- A&J0.8 km
- Marmaris Kebab House0.8 km
- Prince's Meals On Wheels0.6 km
- Ruby Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford1.1 km
- Ledbury19.3 km
- Leominster19.4 km
Bus Stops
- Harold Street0.0 km
- Harold Street0.0 km
- St James Road0.2 km
- St Giles0.2 km
- Nelson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HR12QU · Data under Open Government Licence