HR1 9SB is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Eign Hill in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Eign Hill ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, HR1 9SB is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HR1 9SB are sourced from Output Area E00071163 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR1 9SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR1 9SB.
334
48
£ 47,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HR1 9SB combines high owner-occupation (91%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR1 9SB. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR1 9SB has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hampton Dene Primary School
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St James' CofE Primary School
The Beacon College
Broadlands Primary School
Aylestone School
Barrs Court School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Elizabeth Court0.7 km
- The Core0.4 km
- CUP Coffee House & Gallery0.4 km
- The Rose Garden0.6 km
- Food At Foleys0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Ledbury Road Service Station0.6 km
- Tupsley Butchers0.6 km
- Londis Hereford0.8 km
- Rockfield Spirits Limited1.0 km
- Whittern Way Store (Premier)0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Charades Guest House1.0 km
- Somerville House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Kyrle Pope Court Social Club1.0 km
- Brewers Arms0.6 km
- Cock Of Tupsley0.9 km
- Rose & Crown0.4 km
- Victory1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Traditional Fish and Chip Shop0.4 km
- Wing Sing0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford1.3 km
- Ledbury18.4 km
- Leominster19.3 km
Bus Stops
- Vineyard Road0.2 km
- Quarry Road0.3 km
- Lichfield Avenue0.3 km
- Lichfield Avenue0.3 km
- Rose and Crown0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HR19SB · Data under Open Government Licence