HR2 7ZD is a sought-after residential area on Rosedale Close, 1.1km from Merry Hill 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 7ZD offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £371k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR2 7ZD are sourced from Output Area E00070623 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSEDALE CLOSE, HR2 7ZD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEDALE CLOSE, HR2 7ZD.
377
42
£ 46,100 /yr
56%
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
HR2 7ZD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £371k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR2 7ZD. The average age is 41.6. 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
£ 324,000
4 sales · Mean £ 312,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HR2 7ZD has low crime rates — 25 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
The Hereford Academy
Blackmarston School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Monksoft Ltd0.6 km
- Three Counties Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Tesco Customer Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier)1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Stanbrook Road0.1 km
- Haywood Turn0.2 km
- Haywood Turn0.2 km
- Dorchester Way0.3 km
- Northolme Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR27ZD · Data under Open Government Licence