Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HAROLD STREET, HR1 2QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAROLD STREET, HR1 2QU.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft13
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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St James' CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils0.2 km
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St Martin's Primary School

Good371 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils1.0 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils1.0 km
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Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

Good571 pupils1.1 km
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Barrs Court School

Outstanding76 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School

Good185 pupils1.2 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good604 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Somerville House0.8 km
  • Castle House Hotel0.5 km
  • Green Dragon Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Hereford0.8 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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