Poppy Walk, Hereford, HR2 6SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR2 6SP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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	47.3%	47.5%	0.2%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	52.7%	52.5%	-0.2%	49.0%	3.5%

Partnership Status

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 6SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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	45.3%	45.6%	0.3%	37.9%	7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	37.4%	33.6%	-3.8%	44.2%	-10.6%
Married: Same sex	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.9%	2.8%	-2.1%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	7.4%	14.3%	6.9%	9.1%	5.2%
Widowed	1.6%	3.7%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.4%

Health

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	62.1%	55.2%	-6.9%	48.4%	6.8%
Good health	30.2%	27.3%	-2.9%	33.6%	-6.3%
Fair health	6.2%	12.1%	5.9%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	1.5%	3.7%	2.2%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	4.9%	15.3%	10.4%	18.2%	-2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.5%	13%	-5.5%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	14.9%	-6.9%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	5.3%	-3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	22.2%	22.8%	0.6%	16.9%	5.9%
Degree or Similar	23%	28.8%	5.8%	33.8%	-5.0%
Other	7.8%	3.7%	-4.1%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	0%	2%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.5%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	96.7%	91.9%	-4.8%	81.4%	10.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	2.7%	2.7%	1.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	87.6%	85.9%	-1.7%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	7.4%	10.1%	2.7%	6.1%	4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	1.7%	-0.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.6%	85.6%	-2.0%	83.2%	2.4%
10+ Years	3%	9.1%	6.1%	9.8%	-0.7%
5-10 Years	3.3%	4%	0.7%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	3%	1%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.3%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.4%	76.7%	-4.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	3.1%	1.5%	1.6%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	42.1%	46.2%	-4.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	8.8%	6.0%	2.8%

Safety

Is Poppy Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poppy Walk was 156.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% higher than the Hinton & Hunderton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Poppy Walk has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hinton & Hunderton and the 53rd highest crime rate of 625 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in HR2 6SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Poppy Walk are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Herefordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Poppy Walk, Hereford, HR2 6SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for HR2 6SP

Average Price
£247,467

Semi-Detached
£235,771

Terraced
£224,932

Detached
£288,345

Flats/Maisonettes
£231,683

Other
£223,363

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poppy Walk

Average Price
£251,021

Semi-Detached
£244,639

Terraced
£230,570

Detached
£290,371

Flats/Maisonettes
£218,237

Other
£216,955

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poppy WalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
37 Poppy Walk, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£242,500	2025-05-27	£246,733
41 Poppy Walk, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£219,995	2021-06-30	£254,988
18 Poppy Walk, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£119,000	2021-04-16	£140,559
24 Poppy Walk, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2019-10-25	£335,069
19 Poppy Walk, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£184,000	2019-05-20	£237,948

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HR2 6SP

Employment

HR2 6SP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	120
Part-Time Employee	37
Retired	13
Self-Employed	10
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	35
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	33
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Administrative and support service activities	12
Education	11
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	6
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT	- not rated	854 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT	3out of 4	854 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF	- not rated	1,017 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF	3out of 4	1,017 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Boycott Road , HR2 7RN	3out of 4	1,040 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyebridge Sports College Stanberrow Road , Redhill HR2 7NG	- not rated	1,084 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hereford Church of England Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG	2out of 4	1,084 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS	- not rated	2,540 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU	3out of 4	3,194 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY	2out of 4	3,294 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT	- not rated	2,965 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS	- not rated	3,024 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU	- not rated	3,088 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU	- not rated	3,088 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holme Lacy College Holme Lacy , HR2 6LL	- not rated	5,188 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX	- not rated	957 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX	1out of 4	960 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Aconbury Centre Ross Road , HR2 7RL	- not rated	1,084 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW	- not rated	1,775 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG	- not rated	1,881 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Broadleys	93 Ross Road		633 yd
The Wye Inn	Holme Lacy Road		737 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar	42 Holme Lacy Road		460 yd
Manor Fish Bar	1-3 Peregrine Close		664 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	77-79 Holme Lacy Road		407 yd
Tesco	38 Holme Lacy Road		635 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St. Martin'S Primary School HOLLYBUSH WALK	grass pitches	1,020 yd
The Hereford Academy MARLBROOK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,033 yd
The Hereford Academy (Closed) Stanberrow Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,084 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HR2 6SP