The Quadrangle is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR1 2QY is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hereford and South Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2014-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Quadrangle, Hereford, HR1 2QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 2QD, HR1 2JW, HR1 2QA, HR1 2JZ, HR1 2QG, HR1 2JN, HR1 2QQ, HR1 2NY, HR1 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR1 2QY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.1% | 48.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HR1 2QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.9% | 48.2% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 22.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 18.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 40.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 28% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 20.1% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around HR1 2QY this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.2% | 31.2% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 24.9% | 15.4% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 90.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 79.1% | 76.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 76.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 11.4% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.7% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Quadrangle was 213.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Quadrangle has the 9th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 27th highest crime rate of 625 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Quadrangle, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-11-14 | £200,685 |
| 6 The Quadrangle, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £165,000 | 2015-03-06 | £244,052 |
| 3 The Quadrangle, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2015-01-09 | £225,903 |
| 1 The Quadrangle, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2014-12-12 | £235,437 |
| 5 The Quadrangle St Owen Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £167,500 | 2014-12-12 | £245,551 |
HR1 2QY 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 4out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | - not rated | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Primary School Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | - not rated | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary School Friar Street , HR4 0AS | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 940 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyebridge Sports College Stanberrow Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 2,358 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 | 1,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Unit C/O Hcc Education Directorate , Po Box 185 HR4 9ZR | - not rated | 893 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalsagor Restaurant | 60 St Owen Street | 160 yd | |
| Bao To The Broth | 48-50 St Owen Street | 160 yd | |
| The Taste Of Raj | 67 St Owen Street | 179 yd | |
| Simply Thai Kitchen | 37 St Owen Street | 290 yd | |
| Cafe Miro | 43 St Owen Street | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory | 88 St Owen Street | 33 yd | |
| The Barrels | 69 St Owen Street | 179 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 21 Harold Street | 293 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 1 St Owen Street | 341 yd | |
| The Venue | Gaol Street | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans | 56 St Owen Street | 177 yd | |
| Wing Sing | 1-3 Bartonsham Road | 380 yd | |
| Sizzler | 3 Union Street | 537 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 21 Union Street | 537 yd | |
| 2J Takeaway | 19a Union Street | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Hereford | 30-34 High Town | 633 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit B Lidl Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 706 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 Ledbury Road | 749 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Approach | 764 yd | |
| Tesco | Bewell Street | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archways Leisure (Closed) 71-73 71-73 St. Owen Street | health and fitness suite | 138 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Hereford Cathedral School THE OLD DEANERY THE OLD DEANERY CATHEDRAL CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) Aubrey Street | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Elite Performance (Closed) UNIT 21-22 UNIT 21-22 FOLEY TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Hereford Leisure Pool St. Martins Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 759 yd |
| Blue Lizard Fitness (Closed) 38-40 38-40 Berrington Street | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Barrs Court School BARRS COURT ROAD | 1,038 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.