Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

FERRY LANE, HR1 4NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERRY LANE, HR1 4NX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

274

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HR1 4NX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

HR1 4NX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ferry Lane, 0.2km from Fownhope in Fownhope. Administratively it sits within Backbury ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HR1 4NX are sourced from Output Area E00070612 (shared with 15 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 4NX. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

HR1 4NX has low crime rates — 14 incidents 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good138 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • West End Store0.2 km
  • J A Pritchard And Son0.4 km
  • The Shop @ Coo Corner0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bowens Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Inn0.2 km
  • The Greenman0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Atrium Coffee Shop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford8.6 km
  • Ledbury13.9 km
  • Colwall19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Court Orchard0.2 km
  • Wye Leisure0.2 km
  • West End Stores0.2 km
  • West End Stores0.2 km
  • Church0.5 km