Nover Wood Drive is in Fownhope, Hereford and in South Herefordshire district. HR1 4PN 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 Nover Wood Drive, Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR1 4PL, HR1 4PB, HR1 4NY, HR1 4PW, HR1 4PH, HR1 4PG, HR1 4PP, HR1 4PF, HR1 4PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR1 4PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.2% | 3.0% | 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 vicinity of HR1 4PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.5% | 19.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 63.9% | 8.4% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 4.6% | -8.2% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 40.8% | 45.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 40% | 33.9% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 17.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.3% | 21.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 8.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 42.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 100% | 96.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 93.6% | 90.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nover Wood Drive was 39.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% higher than the Backbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nover Wood Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Backbury and the 289th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nover Wood Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-07-17 | £309,336 |
| 5 Nover Wood Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,500 | 2023-07-27 | £283,346 |
| 26 Nover Wood Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2023-04-27 | £391,048 |
| 1 Nover Wood Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-04-21 | £353,172 |
| 20 Nover Wood Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-07-15 | £461,350 |
HR1 4PN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HR1 4PN 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 4PN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 287 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mordiford CofE Primary School Mordiford , HR1 4LW | 4out of 4 | 3,175 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 | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenman | Fownhope | 271 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn | 322 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys C Of E Primary School | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Wye Leisure | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 369 yd |
| Fownhope Recreation Field | grass pitches | 626 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 | 26.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.9% |
| 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.