HR2 7XA is a sought-after residential area on Prinknash Close, 1.0km from Hunderton Gardens in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Belmont Rural ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR2, HR2 7XA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR2 7XA are sourced from Output Area E00070622 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINKNASH CLOSE, HR2 7XA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINKNASH CLOSE, HR2 7XA.
330
40
£ 46,100 /yr
53%
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
No single demographic signal dominates HR2 7XA — age 40, 81% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR2 7XA. The average age is 40.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 237,250
4 sales · Mean £ 246,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR2 7XA 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
Blackmarston School
The Hereford Academy
Marlbrook Primary School
Riverside Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School
St Martin's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Brampton Road Stores (Family Shopper)0.6 km
- Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier)0.6 km
- McColl's @ The Oval0.6 km
- Oval Stores (Premier)0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Three Counties Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- McDonalds0.4 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.1 km
- Plaice 540.8 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Mermaid Fish Bar0.6 km
- Mr Wong @ The Mermaid0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Vaga Tavern0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Store0.1 km
- Glenstall Close. Belmont0.1 km
- Abbotsmead Road0.1 km
- Tesco Store0.2 km
- Oban Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR27XA · Data under Open Government Licence