Rothesay Mead is in Hereford and in Hereford district. HR2 7BJ is located in the Newton Farm 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 Rothesay Mead, Hereford, HR2 7BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR2 7BL, HR2 7EZ, HR2 7EU, HR2 7ET, HR2 7EY, HR2 7UH, HR2 7TR, HR2 7TP, HR2 7UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR2 7BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 55.1% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 44.9% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 7BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 52.7% | 54.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 18.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 21.3% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 12.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 44.6% | 35.1% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
In the area around HR2 7BJ this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 29.5% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8.7% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 20.2% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 94.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 93.6% | 80.2% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 18.6% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 80.2% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.8% | 76.7% | -33.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 38.1% | 13.5% | 24.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothesay Mead was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% higher than the Belmont Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rothesay Mead has the 14th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Belmont Rural and the 114th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Rothesay Mead, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2025-03-31 | £224,995 |
| 16 Rothesay Mead, Hereford, Herefordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-05-30 | £107,331 |
| 11 Rothesay Mead, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-12-18 | £205,071 |
| 5 Rothesay Mead, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-04-05 | £198,036 |
| 19 Rothesay Mead, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-01-27 | £200,304 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Boycott Road , HR2 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 4,683 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 | 4,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 4,115 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 | 964 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 3,430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco Supermarket, Belmont Road | 412 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Belmont Road | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Supermarket, Belmont Road | 412 yd | |
| Subway | 8 The Oval | 717 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 24 The Oval | 717 yd | |
| Mr Wong @ The Mermaid | 24 The Oval | 717 yd | |
| Plaice 54 | 54 Hunderton Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Belmont Road | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Farm Marcle Walk | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| The Hereford Academy (Closed) Stanberrow Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| The Hereford Academy MARLBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 795 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.