Church Croft is in Fownhope, Hereford and in South Herefordshire district. HR1 4PL is located in the Backbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Croft, Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 4PW, HR1 4PH, HR1 4PN, HR1 4PG, HR1 4PQ, HR1 4PF, HR1 4PP, HR1 4NY, HR1 4PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR1 4PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.2% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.8% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.6% | 24.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 49.3% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 46.2% | 43.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 33.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 16.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 4PL this area, 30.7% 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 | 34.3% | 30.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 24.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 99.2% | 96.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 99.2% | 96.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Croft was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the Backbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Croft has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Backbury and the 115th lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Church Croft, Hereford, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building | £5,850 | 2025-08-04 | £5,754 |
| 17 Church Croft, Hereford, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building | £5,850 | 2025-08-04 | £5,754 |
| 59 Church Croft, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-12-11 | £311,064 |
| 3 Church Croft, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-15 | £265,253 |
| 13 Church Croft, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-01-19 | £318,666 |
The percentage of retired residents living in HR1 4PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Court Orchard , Fownhope HR1 4PG | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mordiford CofE Primary School Mordiford , HR1 4LW | 4out of 4 | 3,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Coffee Shop | Wye Leisure Health Club | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenman | Fownhope | 235 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn | 289 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys C Of E Primary School | grass pitches | 127 yd |
| Wye Leisure | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Fownhope Recreation Field | grass pitches | 505 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 | 83.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.8% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.