Paradise Meadows is in Marden, Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR1 3FA is located in the Sutton Walls electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2013-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paradise Meadows, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 3FD, HR1 3EE, HR1 3ED, HR1 3EJ, HR1 3DZ, HR1 3EB, HR1 3DY, HR1 3DN, HR1 3EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR1 3FA 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 | 52.2% | 50.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 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 | 15.3% | 26.6% | 11.3% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 49.8% | -15.3% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 14.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 34.9% | 45.4% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 20% | 15.7% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 31.4% | 18.3% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 37.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 92% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 91.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paradise Meadows was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Hagley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Paradise Meadows has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hagley and the 81st lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Paradise Meadows, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-05-16 | £422,759 |
| 3 Paradise Meadows, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2023-10-30 | £275,834 |
| 19 Paradise Meadows, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-12-09 | £581,169 |
| 18 Paradise Meadows, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,750 | 2019-11-29 | £174,231 |
| 17 Paradise Meadows, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,731 | 2019-11-15 | £174,206 |
HR1 3FA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3FA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 169 |
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Primary Academy Marden , HR1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School and Nursery Wellington , HR4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Primary Academy Bayley Way , Sutton St Nicholas HR1 3SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Bodenham , HR1 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Links Parish Hub - Kate Ryan | Unit 1, 9 Walkers Green | 344 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Volunteer Inn | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Marden Primary Academy | grass pitches, tennis courts | 647 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 | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.