HR2 9LR is a safe, established residential area on Sycamore Croft, 0.1km from Madley in Madley. Administratively it sits within Stoney Street ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HR2, HR2 9LR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k, down 7.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HR2 9LR are sourced from Output Area E00071101 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYCAMORE CROFT, HR2 9LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE CROFT, HR2 9LR.
411
46
£ 46,100 /yr
43%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HR2 9LR spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £407k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR2 9LR. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 418,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
HR2 9LR has low crime rates — 14 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
Madley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Londis0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Red Lion0.4 km
- The Comet Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Madley Plants0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Madley Fish Bar & Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sycamore Croft0.0 km
- Sycamore Croft0.1 km
- Church Croft0.1 km
- Church Croft0.1 km
- Pennyplock0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR29LR · Data under Open Government Licence