Waterfield Road is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR2 7ES 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 Waterfield Road, Hereford, HR2 7ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR2 7DZ, HR2 7ER, HR2 7EL, HR2 7DB, HR2 7EN, HR2 7EW, HR2 7HD, HR2 7EP, HR2 7UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HR2 7ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.7% | 37.1% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 44.1% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 43.2% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 38.5% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 27.5% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 9.4% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 96.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 96.8% | 81.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 16.5% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 81.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 14.5% | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterfield Road was 51.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% higher than the Belmont Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterfield Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Belmont Rural and the 217th highest crime rate of 625 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Waterfield Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2024-07-10 | £214,297 |
| 34 Waterfield Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-01-06 | £227,930 |
| 30 Waterfield Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-10-08 | £207,944 |
| 34 Waterfield Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2019-07-05 | £198,710 |
| 44 Waterfield Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2014-06-26 | £206,772 |
HR2 7ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Boycott Road , HR2 7RN | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunderton Junior School Belmont Avenue , Hunderton HR2 7JF | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunderton Infants' School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford; High School and Specialist Sports College Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 3,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | 1out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | - not rated | 647 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aconbury Centre Ross Road , HR2 7RL | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Redcap School 32 Broomy Hill , HR4 0LH | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Belmont Abbey School Belmont , HR2 9RZ | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Belmont Road | 258 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco Supermarket, Belmont Road | 391 yd | |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Lunch Club | Our Ladys Presbetery, 101 Belmont Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vaga Tavern | 26 Vaga Street | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 8 The Oval | 388 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 24 The Oval | 388 yd | |
| Mr Wong @ The Mermaid | 24 The Oval | 388 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Supermarket, Belmont Road | 391 yd | |
| Plaice 54 | 54 Hunderton Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Belmont Road | 391 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 109-111 Belmont Road | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hereford Academy (Closed) Stanberrow Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| The Hereford Academy MARLBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Newton Farm Marcle Walk | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Broomy Hill BROOMY HILL | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.