Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

HR2 8QU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

437

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HR2 8QU spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HR2 8QU is a safe, established residential area located 0.0km from Broad Oak in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Birch ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, HR2 8QU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.

Census 2021 statistics for HR2 8QU are sourced from Output Area E00070990 (shared with 23 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 8QU. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 287,500

4 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

HR2 8QU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Broad Oak Garage0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abergavenny19.2 km
  • Hereford19.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Garage0.1 km
  • Garage0.1 km