Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HR2 8BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HR2 8BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

253

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HR2 8BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £487k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £487k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR2 8BS is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Portway in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Dinedor Hill ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HR2 8BS is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% 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: Prices average £487k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR2 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00070815 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR2 8BS. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 487,500

2 sales · Mean £ 487,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HR2 8BS has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Sales0.1 km
  • Car Sales0.1 km
  • Grafton Cottage0.5 km
  • Grafton Cottage0.5 km