Dormington Drive is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR1 1SA is located in the Eign 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 Dormington Drive, Hereford, HR1 1SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 1SD, HR1 1SB, HR1 1RH, HR1 1SX, HR1 1RP, HR1 1RR, HR1 1RS, HR1 1RJ, HR1 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR1 1SA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 55.4% | 49.8% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 44.6% | 50.2% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 1SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 28.5% | 30.1% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 56.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 57.5% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 9% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.3% | 16.5% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 34.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 94.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dormington Drive was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% lower than the Aylestone Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dormington Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylestone Hill and the 291st lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Dormington Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-14 | £337,084 |
| 35 Dormington Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2022-11-24 | £305,768 |
| 18 Dormington Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-08-26 | £428,824 |
| 1 Dormington Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2020-11-24 | £311,570 |
| 4 Dormington Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-08-23 | £538,839 |
HR1 1SA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Dene Primary School Church Road , Tupsley HR1 1RT | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UX | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 783 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon College Eastnor Drive , HR1 1NZ | - not rated | 921 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Court | Elizabeth Court, Bodenham Road | 654 yd | |
| Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub | Whittern Way | 664 yd | |
| The Rose Garden Cafe & Bistro | Ledbury Road | 775 yd | |
| CUP Coffee House & Gallery | Unit 10, Foley Trading Estate | 789 yd | |
| Food At Foleys | Units 21 To 23, Foley Trading Estate | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose & Crown | 152 Ledbury Road | 316 yd | |
| Cock Of Tupsley | Hampton Dene Road | 721 yd | |
| Brewers Arms | 97 Eign Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Kyrle Pope Court Social Club | Kyrle Pope Court, Sudbury Avenue | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Traditional Fish and Chip Shop | 139 Quarry Road | 190 yd | |
| City Gates Take-Away | 17 Chilton Square | 689 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 15 Chilton Square | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250 Ledbury Road | 277 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 Ledbury Road | 597 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit B Lidl Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Dene Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| St Paul'S Cofe Primary School HAMPTON DENE ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| The Bishop Of Hereford'S Bluecoat School HAMPTON DENE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Elite Performance (Closed) UNIT 21-22 UNIT 21-22 FOLEY TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Aylestone Business And Enterprise College BROADLANDS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 846 yd |
| The Bishop Of Hereford'S Bluecoat School (Hampton Dene Playing Fields) ROSEMARY GARDENS | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Sixth Sense Fitness FOLLY LANE | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Hereford Sixth Form College FOLLY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 889 yd |
| Tupsley Quarry KARALEE KARALEE HOLYWELL GUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Gorsty Lane GORSTY LANE | grass pitches | 941 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.