Quarry Road is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR1 1SS 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 Quarry Road, Hereford, HR1 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 1RU, HR1 1SR, HR1 1SN, HR1 1RT, HR1 1UJ, HR1 1SW, HR1 1SP, HR1 1SL, HR1 1RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR1 1SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 54% | 49.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46% | 50.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 1SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 21.9% | 30.2% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 53.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.5% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 51.7% | 55.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 6.7% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.2% | 15.2% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 35.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 94.9% | 93% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 94.6% | 93.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quarry Road was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% lower than the Aylestone Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quarry Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylestone Hill and the 160th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 118.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Quarry Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-21 | £306,879 |
| 19 Quarry Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-01-12 | £395,010 |
| 51 Quarry Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £471,000 | 2022-09-30 | £483,730 |
| 45 Quarry Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2022-08-02 | £299,647 |
| 41 Quarry Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-07-08 | £306,509 |
HR1 1SS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UX | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 1,869 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 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 4,293 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 | 909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,126 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 | 1,240 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 1,846 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUP Coffee House & Gallery | Unit 10, Foley Trading Estate | 864 yd | |
| The Core | Unit 31, Foley Trading Estate | 875 yd | |
| Food At Foleys | Units 21 To 23, Foley Trading Estate | 875 yd | |
| Elizabeth Court | Elizabeth Court, Bodenham Road | 954 yd | |
| Tupsley Whitehouse Community Hub | Whittern Way | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock Of Tupsley | Hampton Dene Road | 543 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | 152 Ledbury Road | 581 yd | |
| Kyrle Pope Court Social Club | Kyrle Pope Court, Sudbury Avenue | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Traditional Fish and Chip Shop | 139 Quarry Road | 464 yd | |
| City Gates Take-Away | 17 Chilton Square | 891 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 15 Chilton Square | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250 Ledbury Road | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 Ledbury Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Dene Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| St Paul'S Cofe Primary School HAMPTON DENE ROAD | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| The Bishop Of Hereford'S Bluecoat School HAMPTON DENE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 582 yd |
| The Bishop Of Hereford'S Bluecoat School (Hampton Dene Playing Fields) ROSEMARY GARDENS | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Gorsty Lane GORSTY LANE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Tupsley Quarry KARALEE KARALEE HOLYWELL GUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Elite Performance (Closed) UNIT 21-22 UNIT 21-22 FOLEY TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 834 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% |
| Median download speed | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.