Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

BARTON ROAD, HR4 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON ROAD, HR4 0AY.

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Population

450

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HR4 0AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HR4 0AY is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £311k. Property prices are trending up 63.7% year-on-year.

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

HR4 0AY is an active urban area on Barton Road, 0.4km from Hereford St. Martins in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Greyfriars ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 63.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HR4 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00071091 (shared with 14 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 HR4 0AY. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 221,000

11 sales · Mean £ 225,409

Detached

£ 375,000

7 sales · Mean £ 390,714

Semi-Detached

£ 470,000

2 sales · Mean £ 470,000

Flat

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

Crime around HR4 0AY is above average at 135 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences143
Shoplifting134
Anti-social behaviour70
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order32

school Local Schools

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Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

Good571 pupils0.2 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good604 pupils0.6 km
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St Martin's Primary School

Good371 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

Good40 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School

Good185 pupils0.9 km
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St James' CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.1 km
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Blackmarston School

Good97 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Eign Stop0.4 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouses0.6 km
  • Mila Polski Sklep0.8 km
  • The Spiceworks0.4 km
  • Biedronka0.4 km
  • + 77 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Green Dragon Hotel0.4 km
  • Holly Tree Guest House0.0 km
  • Castle House Hotel0.8 km
  • Alexander Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Beer in Hand0.4 km
  • Hereford Military Club0.2 km
  • Great Western Railway Staff Association0.3 km
  • Hogarths0.9 km
  • Novello’s Pool Bar and Sports Loft0.7 km
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

93 nearby
  • Museum of Cider0.4 km
  • Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Lunch Club0.9 km
  • Razbari0.4 km
  • Sabores De Portugal0.4 km
  • Cosy Club Hereford0.7 km
  • + 88 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer Hereford0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Batterlicious0.4 km
  • New Chop Suey Bar0.4 km
  • Whitecross Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.6 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hereford1.3 km
  • Leominster19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Martin's Street0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Friar Street Library0.2 km
  • Bridge Street0.3 km
  • Bridge Street0.3 km