Portfield Street is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR1 2SE 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 Portfield Street, Hereford, HR1 2SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 2RU, HR1 2SB, HR1 2RX, HR1 2SQ, HR1 2RG, HR1 2SD, HR1 2RT, HR1 2SA, HR1 2SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR1 2SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 37.1% | 43.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 35.7% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 44.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 39.4% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 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 | 18% | 13.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.6% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 21.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 37.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 91.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 89.7% | 83.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 82.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portfield Street was 69.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portfield Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 144th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Portfield Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-29 | £174,473 |
| 60 Portfield Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-09-02 | £285,577 |
| 47 Portfield Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-03-14 | £240,796 |
| 60 Portfield Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2022-12-08 | £271,771 |
| 65 Portfield Street, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-05-11 | £227,239 |
The percentage of student residents living in HR1 2SE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 1out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Dene Primary School Church Road , Tupsley HR1 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 3,639 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 | 1,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,253 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 | 720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 837 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon College Eastnor Drive , HR1 1NZ | - not rated | 1,526 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food At Foleys | Units 21 To 23, Foley Trading Estate | 201 yd | |
| The Core | Unit 31, Foley Trading Estate | 201 yd | |
| New Hum-ming Garden | 2 Foley Street | 203 yd | |
| CUP Coffee House & Gallery | Unit 10, Foley Trading Estate | 206 yd | |
| The Rose Garden Cafe & Bistro | Ledbury Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Arms | 97 Eign Road | 85 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 21 Harold Street | 339 yd | |
| The Victory | 88 St Owen Street | 455 yd | |
| The Barrels | 69 St Owen Street | 642 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | 152 Ledbury Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Sing | 1-3 Bartonsham Road | 174 yd | |
| Oceans | 56 St Owen Street | 652 yd | |
| The Traditional Fish and Chip Shop | 139 Quarry Road | 782 yd | |
| Sizzler | 3 Union Street | 945 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 21 Union Street | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 142 Ledbury Road | 408 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit B Lidl Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 817 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Approach | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Performance (Closed) UNIT 21-22 UNIT 21-22 FOLEY TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Archways Leisure (Closed) 71-73 71-73 St. Owen Street | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Hereford Cathedral School THE OLD DEANERY THE OLD DEANERY CATHEDRAL CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road | health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 48.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.2% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.