Oak Crescent is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR2 6AJ is located in the Hinton & Hunderton 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 Oak Crescent, Hereford, HR2 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR2 6AR, HR2 6DD, HR2 6AP, HR2 6BY, HR2 6EN, HR2 6AL, HR2 6AH, HR2 6AW, HR2 7RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR2 6AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.9% | 48.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HR2 6AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 49.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 31.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 12% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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% | 53.7% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.7% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 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.
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 24.9% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 14.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 18% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 15.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 86.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 86.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.7% | 13.5% | 19.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Crescent was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Hinton & Hunderton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hinton & Hunderton and the 93rd highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oak Crescent, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2013-11-29 | £97,172 |
| 84 Oak Crescent, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £21,000 | 1999-07-07 | £71,638 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Boycott Road , HR2 7RN | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hereford Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 1out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 5,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Lunch Club | Our Ladys Presbetery, 101 Belmont Road | 609 yd | |
| Hereford Leisure Pool | Hereford Leisure Pool, St Martins Avenue | 693 yd | |
| South Wye Development Trust Ltd | Belmont Road | 731 yd | |
| Customer Cafe ASDA - Compass Group UK & Ireland | Asda Supermarket, Belmont Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadleys | 93 Ross Road | 224 yd | |
| Hereford Welsh Social Club Ltd | 1 Hinton Road | 469 yd | |
| Golden Wake Distillery | St Martins Avenue | 807 yd | |
| The Saracens Head | 1 St Martins Street | 860 yd | |
| The Wye Inn | Holme Lacy Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar | 42 Holme Lacy Road | 227 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, 109-111 Belmont Road | 609 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 85 St Martins Street | 644 yd | |
| Manor Fish Bar | 1-3 Peregrine Close | 649 yd | |
| Lucky 9 Chinese takeaway | 2 St Martins Street | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 38 Holme Lacy Road | 115 yd | |
| Co-operative | 77-79 Holme Lacy Road | 415 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 109-111 Belmont Road | 609 yd | |
| Asda | Belmont Road | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Martin'S Primary School HOLLYBUSH WALK | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Hereford Leisure Pool St. Martins Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Riverside Primary School BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| The Hereford Academy (Closed) Stanberrow Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.