Escley Drive is in Hereford and in Herefordshire district. HR2 7LU is located in the Red Hill 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 Escley Drive, Hereford, HR2 7LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HR2 7NH, HR2 7AD, HR2 7LX, HR2 7LT, HR2 7NA, HR2 7AA, HR2 7FG, HR2 7LY, HR2 7HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HR2 7LU 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 | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 41.2% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 38.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 37.8% | 43.4% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 36.6% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around HR2 7LU this area, 28.6% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 28.6% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 16% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 91.9% | 87.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 91.6% | 87.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Escley Drive was 215.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 375.7% higher than the Belmont Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Escley Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Belmont Rural and the 30th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Escley Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-01-26 | £203,737 |
| 19 Escley Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-06-30 | £222,583 |
| 4 Escley Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,900 | 2022-06-13 | £170,661 |
| 19 Escley Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2021-09-30 | £175,329 |
| 2 Escley Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2021-05-14 | £202,396 |
HR2 7LU 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Boycott Road , HR2 7RN | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,433 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 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 2out of 4 | 3,713 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 | 3,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 3,117 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 | 497 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral School Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,602 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 | 241 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Belmont Road | 438 yd | |
| South Wye Development Trust Ltd | Belmont Road | 704 yd | |
| Customer Cafe ASDA - Compass Group UK & Ireland | Asda Supermarket, Belmont Road | 704 yd | |
| Herefordshire Waterworks Museum | Herefordshire Waterworks Museum, Broomy Hill | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vaga Tavern | 26 Vaga Street | 493 yd | |
| The Broadleys | 93 Ross Road | 608 yd | |
| Hereford Welsh Social Club Ltd | 1 Hinton Road | 847 yd | |
| Golden Wake Distillery | St Martins Avenue | 1,050 yd | |
| The Saracens Head | 1 St Martins Street | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, 109-111 Belmont Road | 241 yd | |
| Subway | 8 The Oval | 284 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 24 The Oval | 284 yd | |
| Mr Wong @ The Mermaid | 24 The Oval | 284 yd | |
| Plaice 54 | 54 Hunderton Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 109-111 Belmont Road | 241 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 Holme Lacy Road | 671 yd | |
| Asda | Belmont Road | 704 yd | |
| Tesco | Belmont Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School BELMONT AVENUE | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| St. Martin'S Primary School HOLLYBUSH WALK | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| The Hereford Academy (Closed) Stanberrow Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Hereford Cathedral School Pitches CATHEDRAL SCHOOL SPORTS PAVILLION AND GROUNDS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL SPORTS PAVILLION AND GROUNDS BELVEDERE LANE | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Broomy Hill BROOMY HILL | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| The Hereford Academy MARLBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Hereford Leisure Pool St. Martins Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 993 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.