Bodenham Road, Hereford, HR1 2UF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR1 2UF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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	48.2%	47.9%	-0.3%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	51.8%	52.1%	0.3%	49.0%	3.1%

Partnership Status

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 2UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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	45.1%	50.5%	5.4%	37.9%	12.6%
Married: Opposite sex	23%	20%	-3.0%	44.2%	-24.2%
Separated	2.8%	4.8%	2.0%	2.2%	2.6%
Divorced	13.6%	16.2%	2.6%	9.1%	7.1%
Widowed	15.5%	8.6%	-6.9%	6.1%	2.5%

Health

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	41.4%	38.7%	-2.7%	48.4%	-9.7%
Good health	30.6%	36.9%	6.3%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	20.7%	18.9%	-1.8%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	6.8%	4.1%	-2.7%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.7%	12%	-8.7%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	9.6%	0.7%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.9%	10.6%	0.7%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	5.8%	2.5%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	15.9%	2.8%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	39%	42.8%	3.8%	33.8%	9.0%
Other	5.2%	3.4%	-1.8%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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	5%	0%	-5.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	2.7%	1.4%	-1.3%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.1%	94.4%	4.3%	81.4%	13.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Arab	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% 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	87.8%	88.9%	1.1%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	3.6%	5.5%	1.9%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	5.4%	4.1%	-1.3%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.8%	88.9%	1.1%	83.2%	5.7%
10+ Years	1.8%	5.1%	3.3%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	2.3%	1.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	7.2%	4.1%	-3.1%	1.9%	2.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.3%	76.7%	3.6%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Southern Asia	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%
South-East Asia	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	54.4%	46.2%	8.2%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Bodenham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bodenham Road was 9.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Aylestone Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Bodenham Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aylestone Hill and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level 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.

Average Household Income
£47,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in HR1 2UF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bodenham Road are based on 46 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hereford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bodenham Road, Hereford, HR1 2UF

Estimated Average Property Prices for HR1 2UF

Average Price
£159,038

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£159,038

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bodenham Road

Average Price
£210,566

Semi-Detached
£793,299

Terraced
£187,607

Detached
£704,396

Flats/Maisonettes
£146,152

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bodenham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 2 Arden Court Bodenham Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£164,000	2025-10-02	£164,000
Flat 15 Arden Court Bodenham Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-01-10	£134,025
Flat 16 Arden Court Bodenham Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£158,000	2024-12-13	£153,842
Flat 6 Arden Court Bodenham Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£168,000	2024-06-07	£165,252
Flat 14 Arden Court Bodenham Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£163,000	2023-03-31	£160,992

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HR1 2UF

Employment

HR1 2UF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HR1 2UF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	65
Self-Employed	20
Part-Time Employee	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	7
Other	5
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	12
Manufacturing	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Construction	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY	2out of 4	837 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY	1out of 4	854 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN	3out of 4	1,126 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Dene Primary School Church Road , Tupsley HR1 1RT	3out of 4	1,270 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT	3out of 4	1,335 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY	2out of 4	850 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU	2out of 4	1,439 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG	1out of 4	3,149 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN	3out of 4	3,269 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR	4out of 4	3,340 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT	- not rated	518 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS	- not rated	529 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU	- not rated	579 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ	4out of 4	524 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY	3out of 4	826 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon College Eastnor Drive , HR1 1NZ	- not rated	865 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW	- not rated	1,007 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG	- not rated	1,035 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Elizabeth Court	Elizabeth Court, Bodenham Road	76 yd
The Rose Garden Cafe & Bistro	Ledbury Road	286 yd
New Hum-ming Garden	2 Foley Street	496 yd
Food to Go	Hereford and Ludlow College, Folly Lane	498 yd
Cider Orchard Restaurant	Herefordshire And Ludlow College Hereford Campus, Folly Lane	499 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose & Crown	152 Ledbury Road	451 yd
The Commercial	44 Commercial Road	628 yd
Masonic Hall Co. Ltd - Catering for All Occasions	3 Kyrle Street	682 yd
Yates (88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger)	58 Commercial Road	753 yd
Long Bar	61-62 Commercial Road	753 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Traditional Fish and Chip Shop	139 Quarry Road	568 yd
Perfect	43 Commercial Road	628 yd
Charcoal Grill	41 Commercial Road	628 yd
New Jasmine House	20a Commercial Road	743 yd
Papa John's	19 Commercial Road	744 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Unit B Lidl Supermarket, Brook Retail Park	361 yd
Tesco	142 Ledbury Road	390 yd
Morrisons	Station Approach	689 yd
Co-operative	250 Ledbury Road	815 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hereford Sixth Form College FOLLY LANE	artificial grass pitch	560 yd
Sixth Sense Fitness FOLLY LANE	health and fitness suite	589 yd
Barrs Court School BARRS COURT ROAD		639 yd
Bodyworx Gym (Closed) Canal Road	health and fitness suite	724 yd
Elite Performance (Closed) UNIT 21-22 UNIT 21-22 FOLEY TRADING ESTATE	health and fitness suite	733 yd
Aylestone Business And Enterprise College BROADLANDS LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	806 yd
Archways Leisure (Closed) 71-73 71-73 St. Owen Street	health and fitness suite	814 yd
Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Primary School BROADLANDS LANE	grass pitches	860 yd
St Thomas Cantilupe Cofe Academy CONINGSBY STREET	grass pitches	974 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HR1 2UF