Hafod Road is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR1 1SQ 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 Hafod Road, Hereford, HR1 1SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 1WE, HR1 1SH, HR1 2RL, HR1 1ST, HR1 1TX, HR1 1TE, HR1 2RP, HR1 2RR, HR1 1TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR1 1SQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 55.1% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 48% | 44.9% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 1SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 21.2% | 24.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 56.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 48.7% | 49.4% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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% | 21.7% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 39.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 92.7% | 91.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 90.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hafod Road was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% higher than the Aylestone Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hafod Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylestone Hill and the 173rd highest crime rate of 625 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Hafod Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £642,000 | 2025-08-15 | £618,293 |
| Flat 1 50 Hafod Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-02-16 | £176,082 |
| Flat 3 50 Hafod Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-10-07 | £151,905 |
| 56 Hafod Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-04-09 | £648,396 |
| 47 Hafod Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2020-08-28 | £883,200 |
HR1 1SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UX | - not rated | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UX | - not rated | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyebridge Sports College Stanberrow Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Lacy College Holme Lacy , HR2 6LL | - not rated | 5,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Rise Pupil Referral Unit 41 Southbank Road , HR1 2TL | - not rated | 969 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon College Eastnor Drive , HR1 1NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUP Coffee House & Gallery | Unit 10, Foley Trading Estate | 369 yd | |
| The Core | Unit 31, Foley Trading Estate | 374 yd | |
| Food At Foleys | Units 21 To 23, Foley Trading Estate | 374 yd | |
| New Hum-ming Garden | 2 Foley Street | 587 yd | |
| The Rose Garden Cafe & Bistro | Ledbury Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose & Crown | 152 Ledbury Road | 500 yd | |
| Brewers Arms | 97 Eign Road | 605 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 21 Harold Street | 893 yd | |
| The Victory | 88 St Owen Street | 1,026 yd | |
| Cock Of Tupsley | Hampton Dene Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Traditional Fish and Chip Shop | 139 Quarry Road | 493 yd | |
| Wing Sing | 1-3 Bartonsham Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 142 Ledbury Road | 481 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250 Ledbury Road | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Performance (Closed) UNIT 21-22 UNIT 21-22 FOLEY TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Hampton Dene Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| St Paul'S Cofe Primary School HAMPTON DENE ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Gorsty Lane GORSTY LANE | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| The Bishop Of Hereford'S Bluecoat School (Hampton Dene Playing Fields) ROSEMARY GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.