Kingsway is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR1 1HB is located in the College electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hereford and South Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsway, Hereford, HR1 1HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 1GY, HR1 1HJ, HR1 1HH, HR1 1HA, HR4 9LW, HR1 1EZ, HR1 1HD, HR1 1HF, HR1 1HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR1 1HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 36.6% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 46.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 47% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 20.5% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 32.5% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 11% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.2% | 81.2% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 77.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 77.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 77.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12.4% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingsway has the 11th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 237th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Kingsway, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,750 | 2025-06-27 | £123,948 |
| 79 Kingsway, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-10-07 | £234,107 |
| 89 Kingsway, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-05-03 | £275,575 |
| 54 Kingsway, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-10-02 | £107,541 |
| 82 Kingsway, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-12-16 | £102,010 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 4,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | - not rated | 626 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon College Eastnor Drive , HR1 1NZ | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Farriers Way | 330 yd | |
| Flip Out Pumped Up Hereford | Unit 21, Mortimer Trading Centre, Mortimer Road | 419 yd | |
| The Courtyard Trading Company Ltd | The Courtyard Theatre, Penhaligon Way | 597 yd | |
| Play Planet | 122 Widemarsh Street | 648 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Hereford Barrs Court Railway S, 30 Station Approach | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Arms | 111 Widemarsh Street | 646 yd | |
| MFA Bowl | 55 Station Approach | 661 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 36 Grandstand Road | 771 yd | |
| Hereford Football Club | Hereford United Football Ground, Edgar Street | 803 yd | |
| Premier Inn/Thyme Bar & Grill | 16 Blackfriars Street | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Green Chip Shop Ltd | 29 College Green | 227 yd | |
| The Welcome Fish Bar | 169 Widemarsh Street | 531 yd | |
| Spice Minister | 85 Widemarsh Street | 909 yd | |
| Summer Palace | 60 Widemarsh Street | 917 yd | |
| Keira’s Charcoal BBQ Grill | 96 Widemarsh Street | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | College Stores, College Road | 274 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Approach | 901 yd | |
| Waitrose | Old Market | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Performance 41A 41A MILLBROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| St Francis Xavier'S Primary School Venns Lane | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Widemarsh Common WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARCH COMMON PLAYING FIELD WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Hereford Lads Club HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HEREFORD LADS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WIDEMARSH COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| The Point4 THE POINT 4 CENTRE THE POINT 4 CENTRE VENNS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Barrs Court School BARRS COURT ROAD | 761 yd | |
| Hereford Leisure Centre HOLMER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 778 yd |
| Edgar Street (Hereford Fc) EDGAR STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Old School Lane (Pegasus Juniors) OLD SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 864 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 216.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 216.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 33.66 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.