HR2 6HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Lower Bullingham in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Saxon Gate ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HR2 6HT are sourced from Output Area E00071042 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HR2 6HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR2 6HT.
552
27
£ 40,700 /yr
52%
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
Very young, very high renting. At 27 years average age and 58% private renter occupancy, HR2 6HT is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR2 6HT. The average age is 27.3. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR2 6HT has low crime rates — 27 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
Marlbrook Primary School
St Martin's Primary School
Blackmarston School
Our Lady's RC Primary School
The Hereford Academy
St James' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Spectrum Products0.8 km
- Stokes Stores (Premier)0.7 km
- Bargain Booze Plus0.7 km
- Stokes News0.7 km
- Flynns0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Wye Inn0.4 km
- The Broadleys0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar0.7 km
- Manor Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford2.5 km
- Ledbury19.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Shires0.1 km
- Aconbury Avenue0.2 km
- Aconbury Avenue0.3 km
- The Pastures0.3 km
- The Dales0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR26HT · Data under Open Government Licence