Pontrilas Road is in Ewyas Harold, Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR2 0EW 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 Road, Ewyas Harold, Hereford, HR2 0EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR2 0EN, HR2 0ER, HR2 0EP, HR2 0DQ, HR2 0EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR2 0EW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.5% | 50% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 HR2 0EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 31.4% | 26.5% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 53.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 40.7% | 41.1% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 23.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 18.2% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 96.3% | 98.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 98.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontrilas Road was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the Golden Valley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pontrilas Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Golden Valley North and the 276th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodview Cottage Pontrilas Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-25 | £273,041 |
| Woodview Cottage Pontrilas Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2018-03-26 | £218,554 |
| New House Pontrilas Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2012-04-11 | £446,218 |
| Woodview Cottage Pontrilas Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2000-01-21 | £275,388 |
HR2 0EW 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.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewyas Harold Primary School Ewyas Harold , HR2 0EY | 3out of 4 | 827 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 | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Bar Inn | Ewyas Harold | 818 yd | |
| The Dog Inn | Ewyas Harold | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Stables | Church Lane | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ewyas Harold Primary School | grass pitches | 895 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 | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.