Folly Lane is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR1 1LR is located in the Aylestone Hill 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 Folly Lane, Hereford, HR1 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 1GA, HR1 1NT, HR1 1HT, HR1 1RB, HR1 2TE, HR1 2TH, HR1 2TL, HR1 2TN, HR1 1GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR1 1LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47% | 50% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HR1 1LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19% | 16.9% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 61% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 | 41.3% | 49.5% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 31.8% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 16.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 10.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 9.9% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 48.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.6% | 94.2% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 90.6% | 87.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 87.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Folly Lane was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 266.1% higher than the Aylestone Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Folly Lane has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylestone Hill and the 59th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2013-11-14 | £747,073 |
| 49 Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2006-11-03 | £567,778 |
| 49 Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, a newly built property | £167,250 | 2000-01-31 | £593,738 |
| 49A Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, a newly built property | £158,000 | 1999-10-22 | £569,029 |
| 51 Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, a newly built property | £167,500 | 1999-09-07 | £616,648 |
HR1 1LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HR1 1LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Dene Primary School Church Road , Tupsley HR1 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UX | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 219 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon College Eastnor Drive , HR1 1NZ | - not rated | 500 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | - not rated | 905 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food to Go | Hereford and Ludlow College, Folly Lane | 113 yd | |
| Cider Orchard Restaurant | Herefordshire And Ludlow College Hereford Campus, Folly Lane | 114 yd | |
| Elizabeth Court | Elizabeth Court, Bodenham Road | 407 yd | |
| Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub | Whittern Way | 562 yd | |
| The Rose Garden Cafe & Bistro | Ledbury Road | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose & Crown | 152 Ledbury Road | 654 yd | |
| The Commercial | 44 Commercial Road | 775 yd | |
| MFA Bowl | 55 Station Approach | 806 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Co. Ltd - Catering for All Occasions | 3 Kyrle Street | 927 yd | |
| Yates (88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger) | 58 Commercial Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Traditional Fish and Chip Shop | 139 Quarry Road | 720 yd | |
| Perfect | 43 Commercial Road | 775 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 41 Commercial Road | 775 yd | |
| City Gates Take-Away | 17 Chilton Square | 878 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 15 Chilton Square | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit B Lidl Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 Ledbury Road | 738 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250 Ledbury Road | 752 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Approach | 809 yd | |
| Co-operative | College Stores, College Road | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford Sixth Form College FOLLY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 167 yd |
| Sixth Sense Fitness FOLLY LANE | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Aylestone Business And Enterprise College BROADLANDS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Primary School BROADLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Barrs Court School BARRS COURT ROAD | 578 yd | |
| Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| The Point4 THE POINT 4 CENTRE THE POINT 4 CENTRE VENNS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 1,092 yd |
| Elite Performance (Closed) UNIT 21-22 UNIT 21-22 FOLEY TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.