HR2 0BQ is in Pontrilas, Hereford and South Herefordshire district. HR2 0BQ is located in the Golden Valley South 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 Pontrilas, Hereford, HR2 0BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR2 0BH, HR2 0AZ, HR2 0BB, HR2 0UE, HR2 0UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR2 0BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.2% | 49.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 23.6% | 37.6% | 14.0% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 44.8% | -15.2% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.7% | 44.7% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 46% | 33.6% | -12.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 15.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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% | 14.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 18.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 33.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 98% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96% | 96.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around HR2 0BQ was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Birch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
HR2 0BQ has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Birch and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 628 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rose Bungalows, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2023-09-08 | £251,308 |
| Bushbury Cottage Rose Bungalows, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-03-11 | £233,132 |
| 2 Brookside, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2016-11-25 | £193,832 |
| 2 Rose Bungalows, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2012-12-19 | £222,607 |
| Greystones, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,400 | 2012-10-19 | £223,332 |
HR2 0BQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
HR2 0BQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewyas Harold Primary School Ewyas Harold , HR2 0EY | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Blue Elephant Play Cafe Limited | Units 2 To 3, Longmeadow Industrial Estate | 729 yd | |
| Lily's Cottage Cafe | Elmbridge, Ewyas Harold | 1,030 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 | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.