Middlewood is in Dorstone, Hereford and in South Herefordshire district. HR3 5SX is located in the Golden Valley North 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 Middlewood, Dorstone, Hereford, HR3 5SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HR3 5SX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 51.8% | 52.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HR3 5SX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.2% | 21.5% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 60.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.9% | 54.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 HR3 5SX this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 18.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 37.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 93.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middlewood was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the Golden Valley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middlewood has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Golden Valley North and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beren Middlewood, Hereford, Herefordshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-03-23 | £409,501 |
| 2 Newton Cottages Middlewood, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-11-08 | £328,693 |
| Newton Farm Middlewood, Hereford, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-11-30 | £478,465 |
| Newton Farm Middlewood, Hereford, Herefordshire Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-11-13 | £291,164 |
| 2 Newton Cottages Middlewood, Hereford, Herefordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2013-05-09 | £361,044 |
HR3 5SX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 27% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HR3 5SX 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.
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Primary School Hardwicke , Hay-on-Wye HR3 5HA | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castlefields | Clifford | 861 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.