HR1 4PN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Nover Wood Drive, 0.3km from Fownhope in Fownhope. Administratively it sits within Backbury ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR1, HR1 4PN offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, down 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 4PN are sourced from Output Area E00070609 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NOVER WOOD DRIVE, HR1 4PN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOVER WOOD DRIVE, HR1 4PN.
255
54
£ 50,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR1 4PN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
HR1 4PN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 4PN. The average age is 54.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
13 sales · Mean £ 318,111
Semi-Detached
£ 251,250
4 sales · Mean £ 250,075
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
HR1 4PN has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- West End Store0.5 km
- J A Pritchard And Son0.3 km
- The Shop @ Coo Corner0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bowens Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- New Inn0.3 km
- The Greenman0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Atrium Coffee Shop0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford8.9 km
- Ledbury13.4 km
- Colwall19.2 km
Bus Stops
- Nover Wood Drive0.0 km
- Church Croft0.1 km
- Church0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
- Wye Leisure0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR14PN · Data under Open Government Licence