HR4 0BN is a mixed residential area on Railway Mews, 0.5km from Hereford St. Martins in Hereford. Administratively it sits within Greyfriars ward and the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, HR4 0BN represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.
Census 2021 statistics for HR4 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00071091 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY MEWS, HR4 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY MEWS, HR4 0BN.
450
47
£ 44,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HR4 0BN 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.
Area Character
HR4 0BN 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HR4 0BN. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 233,333
Detached
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
Terraced
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HR4 0BN is above average at 98 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.
school Local Schools
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Riverside Primary School
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
St Martin's Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School
St James' CofE Primary School
Holmer CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Eign Stop0.4 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouses0.7 km
- Mila Polski Sklep0.9 km
- The Spiceworks0.4 km
- Biedronka0.5 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
- Green Dragon Hotel0.5 km
- Holly Tree Guest House0.1 km
- Castle House Hotel0.8 km
- Alexander Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Beer in Hand0.4 km
- Hereford Military Club0.3 km
- Great Western Railway Staff Association0.2 km
- Hogarths1.0 km
- Novello’s Pool Bar and Sports Loft0.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Museum of Cider0.3 km
- Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Lunch Club0.9 km
- Razbari0.4 km
- Sabores De Portugal0.4 km
- Cosy Club Hereford0.7 km
- + 86 more
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
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Batterlicious0.4 km
- New Chop Suey Bar0.4 km
- Whitecross Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hereford1.3 km
- Leominster19.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- St Martin's Street0.2 km
- Friar Street Library0.2 km
- Victoria Court0.3 km
- Victoria Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HR40BN · Data under Open Government Licence