The Pastures is in Lower Bullingham, Hereford and in South Herefordshire district. HR2 6EU is located in the Dinedor Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hereford and South Herefordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Pastures, Lower Bullingham, Hereford, HR2 6EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR2 6EX, HR2 6EY, HR2 6EZ, HR2 6HZ, HR2 6DS, HR2 6FA, HR2 6EE, HR2 6HY, HR2 6EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR2 6EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 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 | 44.6% | 41.5% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 37.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 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 | 46.1% | 50.5% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 29.9% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13.9% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 19.2% | 6.1% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24% | 16.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 22.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 18% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 91.3% | 86.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 86.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Pastures was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.2% higher than the Birch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Pastures has the 12th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Birch and the 215th highest crime rate of 625 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 The Pastures, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2025-12-19 | £138,234 |
| 121 The Pastures, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2025-11-20 | £215,710 |
| 53 The Pastures, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-07 | £183,519 |
| 123 The Pastures, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2024-12-04 | £226,747 |
| 31 The Pastures, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-29 | £325,337 |
HR2 6EU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyebridge Sports College Stanberrow Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Community 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 | 2,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Lacy College Holme Lacy , HR2 6LL | - not rated | 4,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aconbury Centre Ross Road , HR2 7RL | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | 1out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathway Schools Limited Impact House, Coldnose Road , Rotherwas HR2 6JL | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edisons Catering Ltd | Suite 5, Thorn Office Centre, Holme Lacy Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wye Inn | Holme Lacy Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Fish Bar | 1-3 Peregrine Close | 686 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar | 42 Holme Lacy Road | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 77-79 Holme Lacy Road | 700 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.