Quay Street is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR1 2NH 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 Quay Street, Hereford, HR1 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 2NW, HR1 2NL, HR1 2LP, HR1 2NR, HR4 9BJ, HR1 2LU, HR4 9DP, HR1 2LY, HR1 2NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR1 2NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 36.3% | 28.6% | -7.7% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 45.2% | 12.6% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 13.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 9% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 48.5% | 41.4% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 31.3% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 18.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 16% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 48.4% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 92.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 88.9% | 86% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 86.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quay Street was 307.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quay Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 14th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Quay Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-03-01 | £478,908 |
| 10 Quay Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2017-08-09 | £637,635 |
| 5 Quay Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2016-10-14 | £670,902 |
| 8 Quay Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2012-02-23 | £769,077 |
| Quay Cottage, 12 Quay Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2010-11-12 | £787,639 |
HR1 2NH 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 2NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Other | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,034 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 | 2,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 135 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Cathedral Cafe | 5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close | 47 yd | |
| Cafe 1384 | Hereford Cathedral School, Zimmerman Building, 21 Cathedral Close | 56 yd | |
| Thai Garden | 3a King Street | 260 yd | |
| Kiki's | 20 St Owen Street | 272 yd | |
| King Street Kitchen | 12 King Street | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread | 2 King Street | 290 yd | |
| The Tipsy Kat | 15 Bridge Street | 306 yd | |
| Lichfield Vaults | 11 Church Street | 311 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 1 St Owen Street | 312 yd | |
| Queens Arms | 4-5 Broad Street | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans | 56 St Owen Street | 305 yd | |
| The Bridge Thai Street Food | 8 Bridge Street | 311 yd | |
| Mr wow my Thai food | 7 Bridge Street | 316 yd | |
| Loon Fung Three Bamboo Shoot Ltd | 40 Bridge Street | 337 yd | |
| Lucky 9 Chinese takeaway | 2 St Martins Street | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Hereford | 30-34 High Town | 383 yd | |
| Tesco | Bewell Street | 617 yd | |
| Waitrose | Old Market | 739 yd | |
| Asda | Belmont Road | 746 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 166-168 Eign Street | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford Cathedral School THE OLD DEANERY THE OLD DEANERY CATHEDRAL CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 166 yd |
| Archways Leisure (Closed) 71-73 71-73 St. Owen Street | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) Aubrey Street | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) 38-40 38-40 Berrington Street | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Hereford Leisure Pool St. Martins Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Lord Scudamore Academy FRIARS STREET | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| St. Martin'S Primary School HOLLYBUSH WALK | grass pitches | 853 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 | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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.