Central Avenue is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR1 2JU is located in the Central 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 Central Avenue, Hereford, HR1 2JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 2HB, HR1 2EY, HR1 2JN, HR1 2JJ, HR1 2HQ, HR1 2JS, HR1 2JZ, HR1 2JW, HR1 2JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR1 2JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.4% | 52.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 47.8% | -2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 40.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 37.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 14% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 50.6% | 55.5% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 29.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 25.9% | 17.9% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 13.8% | -9.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 12.1% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 35.8% | 20.0% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 86.5% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 94.8% | 89.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 89.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 458.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 6th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 279.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronllyn Central Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-28 | £265,253 |
| Flat 3 Knights Court Central Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2022-05-06 | £99,134 |
| 34 Central Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-03-11 | £252,926 |
| 32 Central Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-05-25 | £283,630 |
| 42 Central Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-05-14 | £246,635 |
HR1 2JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,447 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 | 1,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon College Eastnor Drive , HR1 1NZ | - not rated | 1,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Taste Of Raj | 67 St Owen Street | 228 yd | |
| Jalsagor Restaurant | 60 St Owen Street | 248 yd | |
| Bao To The Broth | 48-50 St Owen Street | 248 yd | |
| Simply Thai Kitchen | 37 St Owen Street | 307 yd | |
| Cafe Miro | 43 St Owen Street | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory | 88 St Owen Street | 210 yd | |
| The Barrels | 69 St Owen Street | 228 yd | |
| The Venue | Gaol Street | 330 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 1 St Owen Street | 347 yd | |
| Masonic Hall Co. Ltd - Catering for All Occasions | 3 Kyrle Street | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans | 56 St Owen Street | 254 yd | |
| Wing Sing | 1-3 Bartonsham Road | 436 yd | |
| Sizzler | 3 Union Street | 477 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 21 Union Street | 477 yd | |
| 2J Takeaway | 19a Union Street | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit B Lidl Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 506 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Approach | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 Ledbury Road | 614 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Hereford | 30-34 High Town | 649 yd | |
| Tesco | Bewell Street | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archways Leisure (Closed) 71-73 71-73 St. Owen Street | health and fitness suite | 201 yd |
| Hereford Cathedral School THE OLD DEANERY THE OLD DEANERY CATHEDRAL CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 539 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Elite Performance (Closed) UNIT 21-22 UNIT 21-22 FOLEY TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) Aubrey Street | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Barrs Court School BARRS COURT ROAD | 854 yd | |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) 38-40 38-40 Berrington Street | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Hereford Leisure Pool St. Martins Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 948 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.